Purchasing Coordinator

Overview

The Purchasing Coordinator plays a critical administrative and operational support role for both the Purchasing and Marketing functions within CORT Party Rental. This role is primarily administrative and systems-based, focused on purchase order processing, ERP data accuracy, documentation management, and vendor coordination.

Is: ERP workflows, documentation, vendor coordination, item data accuracy

Is not: Social media, brand/creative strategy, procurement negotiation authority

$28-$32/hour depending on experience

Typical schedule is Monday through Friday 8am-5pm with occasional Saturdays depending on business needs. This is an in-office position.

• Hourly pay rate; weekly pay; paid training; 40 hours/week with overtime opportunities
• Promote from within culture
• Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision) available within 30 days or less
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid vacation, sick days, and holidays
• Company-paid disability and life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee discounts and perks

• Create, issue, and update purchase orders for replenishment items including linens, dishware, furniture parts, consumables, packaging supplies, and related items.
• Verify vendor pricing, lead times, MOQs, pack sizes, and shipping terms; document PO changes and ensure accuracy in POR.
• Coordinate daily communication with vendors regarding confirmations, ASNs, ETAs, backorders, partials, and substitutions.
• Track inbound shipments, provide receiving teams with pre-alerts, packing lists, and any special handling instructions.
• Support buyers with quote comparisons, sample tracking, new product testing coordination and first-order setup.
• Support inventory control with stock level monitoring, reorder point updates and replenishment reporting.
• Ensure POR item and purchasing processes follow internal BDPs; recommend updates as workflows evolve.
• Assist the marketing team with various tasks including showroom merchandising projects, maintaining multiple image libraries, organizing marketing collateral and supporting email campaigns.

• High School diploma/GED required. Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or a related field preferred.
• 2-4 years of experience in purchasing coordination, inventory management, accounts payable support, or operations experience within a fast-paced environment preferred.
• Working knowledge of enterprise software or purchasing systems (Point of Rental [POR] or similar), including setup, data maintenance, reporting and cross-functional process support.
• Experience maintaining organized product files, item records, images and documentation with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Hands-on experience with Adobe Creative Suite, photo editing software, or digital asset management platforms is a plus.
• Tech-savvy and comfortable learning new systems and tools quickly; must be fluent in all applications within Microsoft 365.
• Event rental or hospitality industry experience a plus.
• Ability to sit for extended periods at a time while working at computer and lift products weighing up to 50 pounds with assistance.

CORT Party Rental, a part of Berkshire Hathaway, has been the premier event rental company in Washington State for over 50 years. From weddings to corporate meetings and conferences, our high-quality products; including tents, China, stemware and linens, we ensure every moment is memorable. Exceptional service starts with our employees. We pride ourselves on internal growth and promoting from within; there are many opportunities within our company to find a path to a long-term career.

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This position is subject to a background check for any convictions directly related to its duties and responsibilities. Only job-related convictions will be considered and will not automatically disqualify the candidate. Pursuant to the Fair Chance Hiring Ordinance for participating locations, CORT will consider all qualified applicants to include those who may have criminal history records. Check your city government website for specific fair chance hiring information.

CORT participates in the E-Verify program.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the US. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment Visa at this time.

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Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis; there is no set Final date to receive applications to this position. When it is determined that new applications will no longer be accepted, due to the positions being filled or a high volume of applicants has been received, this job advertisement will be removed.