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The Purchasing Coordinator will work closely with Procurement team members and internal departments to ensure timely and accurate execution of purchasing activities while maintaining compliance with company procedures. This position is part of the Operations Support Team and reports directly to the Senior Procurement Manager.\n\nClearance & Location Requirements:\nAll applicants must be able to obtain/maintain an active Secret U.S. Security Clearance.\nThis is an on-site position. Requiring at least 3 days in office, based out of our Arlington, VA location.\nWhat You Will Do\nWhat You Will Do:\nAssist the Procurement team with purchasing equipment, materials, supplies, and services in accordance with established company policies, procedures, and applicable CPSR requirements.\nSupport the processing and issuance of purchase orders based on approved purchase requisitions and supporting documentation.\nRegularly expedite open purchase orders by following up with suppliers to confirm order acknowledgments, delivery schedules, shipping status, and tracking information.\nMonitor open purchase orders, proactively identify potential delivery delays, and communicate updates or concerns to the Procurement team and internal customers.\nAssist with three-way matching of purchase orders, receiving records, and supplier invoices, working closely with Accounts Payable to resolve discrepancies.\nCoordinate purchasing credit card reconciliation with Accounts Payable, ensuring transactions are properly documented, receipts and supporting purchase order information are provided, and discrepancies are resolved in a timely manner.\nCoordinate with suppliers to resolve routine issues related to order status, deliveries, shortages, damaged materials, and invoice discrepancies.\nAssist with purchase order modifications, administrative updates, and timely closeout of completed orders.\nMaintain accurate and complete purchasing records, supplier correspondence, and supporting documentation in accordance with company procedures and CPSR requirements.\nSupport the Procurement team in obtaining supplier quotations, confirming product availability, pricing, and lead times.\nAssist with processing returned materials and following up on supplier credits and replacement shipments.\nMaintain and update procurement tracking reports, including open purchase orders, overdue deliveries, and pending supplier actions.\nCommunicate regularly with Procurement team members, program personnel, suppliers, Logistics, and Accounts Payable to ensure timely resolution of purchasing matters.\nAssist with supplier performance tracking and reporting as needed.\nPerform data entry and maintain accurate procurement information in Deltek Costpoint and other company systems.\nSupport the Procurement team with additional administrative and purchasing activities as needed.\nOther duties as assigned.\nWho You Are\n Who You Are (Required):\nBachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field, or equivalent relevant professional experience.\n0-2 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, supply chain, logistics, or administrative support.\nStrong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.\nExcellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with suppliers, internal customers, and team members.\nAbility to follow up consistently with suppliers, track open orders, and proactively communicate delivery delays or outstanding issues.\nBasic understanding of purchasing processes, purchase orders, invoices, and supporting documentation.\nProficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Outlook, and Word.\nAbility to review purchase orders, invoices, and supporting documentation for accuracy and completeness.\nAbility to read and understand basic Bills of Materials (BOMs), part numbers, quantities, and product descriptions.\nAbility to maintain accurate records and documentation in accordance with established company procedures.\nStrong problem-solving skills and willingness to take initiative and follow through on assigned tasks.\nAbility to learn new procurement systems, policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.\nAbility to work independently on routine assignments while recognizing when issues require escalation.\nStrong teamwork skills and a positive, customer-service-oriented attitude.\nWhat Makes You Stand Out:\nExperience with Microsoft SharePoint and maintaining organized purchasing records.\nFamiliarity with purchasing documentation and file structure.\nPurchasing or supply chain certification is a plus.\nIf you see yourself reflected in this role and are excited about the impact you could make, we encourage you to apply! If you know someone who may be a great fit, please feel free to share this opportunity with your network.\n\n Pay Range*: $65,000 - $80,000\nThis amount may not be reflective of actual compensation that may be earned as pay is dependent on a candidate’s experience, skills, and education. The posted range does not include bonuses, commissions, tips, or other benefits. IDT is often looking to place multiple candidates at various levels. Therefore, more than one pay range has been included, commensurate with experience.\nWhy Work at Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT):\nIDT is a growing company with a vibrant, entrepreneurial culture. We are headquartered in Arlington, VA with additional offices in Fall River, MA; Mount Laurel, NJ; and San Diego, CA. At each location, our employees work together in a modern, snack-filled, and social office space, designing innovative solutions for our defense industry customers. 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