Purchasing Coordinator

The Hiller Companies, LLC has an immediate opening for Purchasing Coordinator. If you are a dedicated professional with a passion for fire protection and safety, we invite you to apply today.

The Hiller Companies is a leading provider of fire protection and safety solutions, dedicated to safeguarding lives and property all around the world. Headquartered in Mobile, Alabama, Hiller extends its reach globally as well as in domestic markets with offices across the United States. With over 100 years in the industry, our mission is to ensure the highest standard of safety and innovation in comprehensive fire protection services, including installation, inspection, maintenance and repair of critical fire and life safety equipment.

Our team remains laser-focused on one goal - making the world a safer place.

Job Summary: The Purchasing Coordinator plays an important role in procuring goods and services for Hiller. This position works closely with internal departments and external vendors. The Purchasing Coordinator also executes procurement strategies, issues purchase orders, and monitors vendor performance.

Pay Range: $24.00/hour - $28.00/hour. The posted salary range reflects the anticipated hiring range for this position at the time of posting and is provided in accordance with applicable pay transparency laws. Actual starting pay will be determined based on job-related factors, including the candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, education, internal equity, geographic location (where applicable), and market considerations. Not all candidates will be hired at the top of the posted range.

The posted range reflects base salary only and does not include any applicable bonuses, commissions, overtime, or the value of employee benefits. Eligible employees may participate in the Company's benefit programs, subject to the terms and eligibility requirements of each plan.

This US based position is fully remote and will support the East Region of Hiller. Must be able to work a full time schedule of business hours supporting the Eastern and Central time zones Monday-Friday.

• Responsible for issuing purchase orders to vendors and follow up as required.
• Maintain a positive relationship with all vendors.
• Responsible for ensuring all purchase requests are completed correctly including all necessary signatures prior to issuance of a purchase order.
• Review and verify freight charges with the purchase requestor.
• Assure materials arrive at their destination within the specified time required or as requested.
• Responsible for ensuring timely receipt of order acknowledgements from vendors and follow up as required.
• Responsible for documentation management within E-1.
• Responsible for expediting orders with the vendor to ensure timely receipt of material based on dates requested by purchase requestor and keeping purchase requestor updated on any changes on the order.
• Verify with the purchase requestor when purchase order pricing & invoice pricing issues arise with AP department.
• Assist AP department with collection of vendor invoices and ensuring invoices match purchase orders.
• Other duties as assigned.

, United States

• High School Diploma/GED
• 3+ years of office experience with daily purchasing experience
• Knowledge of procurement processes and vendor management.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and spoken English language skills, with the ability to communicate professionally with supervisors, employees and others individually or in a team environment.
• Proficiency with using procurement software and tools.
• Experience with JD Edwards Enterprise One or similar program preferred.
• Excellent organizational skills, superb accuracy, and attention to detail
• Detail-oriented and able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Self-motivated, high-energy, independent worker, and strong team member.

Hiller is a drug-free workplace, an equal opportunity employer and ADA compliant.

We are proud to operate according to our Core Values:
Put People First, Empower the Branches, Earn Customer Trust, Embrace the Challenge and Act with Integrity.

• Competitive compensation package, including pay advancement opportunities for industry certifications and continuing education
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental & vision insurance, retirement plans, company paid & voluntary life…