Purchasing Coordinator

# Purchasing Coordinator ### Help Us Make Every Dollar Count for a Mission That Matters. Are you highly organized, detail-oriented, and energized by keeping operations running smoothly? Do you enjoy working behind the scenes to ensure teams have the supplies and resources they need to make a difference every day? Richmond Community Services is looking for a **Purchasing Coordinator** to join our team! In this role, you'll be a vital part of our operations by managing purchasing activities, coordinating with vendors, tracking inventory, and ensuring our residential and program teams have the materials they need to provide exceptional care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Every purchase you make helps support someone else's success. ## What You'll Do - Coordinate the purchase of supplies, equipment, and services for multiple Agency departments. - Build strong relationships with vendors and negotiate pricing, delivery schedules, and product availability. - Process purchase orders accurately and monitor orders from request through delivery. - Track inventory levels and help maintain appropriate stock of essential supplies. - Research products and recommend cost-effective purchasing solutions. - Resolve shipping discrepancies, backorders, and vendor issues promptly. - Work closely with Finance, Facilities, Human Resources, Residential Services, Nursing, and other departments to meet operational needs. - Assist with maintaining purchasing records, contracts, and vendor files. - Identify opportunities to improve purchasing processes, increase efficiencies, and reduce costs. - Support special projects and other operational initiatives as assigned. ## What We're Looking For - Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Purchasing, Operations, or a related field preferred. - Previous purchasing, procurement, inventory, or administrative experience preferred. - Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail. - Ability to prioritize multiple projects and meet deadlines. - Excellent communication and customer service skills. - Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel. - Experience with purchasing or ERP software is a plus. - A collaborative, solutions-focused mindset. ## Why You'll Love Working Here At Richmond Community Services, you're more than an employee—you become part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to empowering individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live meaningful, fulfilling lives. We offer: - Competitive salary - Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance - Employer-funded retirement contributions - Generous paid time off and holidays - Tuition reimbursement - Professional development and career growth opportunities - Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - A collaborative and supportive team environment - The opportunity to make a real impact every single day ## Why Richmond? Everything we do supports people. While this role may not provide direct care, your work ensures our homes, programs, and staff have the resources they need to deliver exceptional services. If you're someone who enjoys organization, problem-solving, and making a meaningful contribution behind the scenes, we'd love to meet you. RCS123