Purchasing Coordinator I

  • Panasonic Corporation of North America
  • Powder Springs, Georgia
  • Full Time

Overview

You will be responsible for the procurement activities for the district parts business, the districts service/installation teams, and the over counter sales. Maintain and evaluate vendor relationships in maximizing discounts, on time deliveries, and customer service. You will report to the Administrative Supervisor

Responsibilities

  • Communicate forecasts and replenishment plans to supplier.
  • Review open requirements, monitoring vendor performance and expediting where necessary.
  • Ensure that problems relating to delivery, quality or pricing are promptly conveyed to the supplier and resolved in a timely manner.
  • Process orders received from customers, inside sales, service & installation teams.
  • Create, maintain, update, and manage purchase orders.
  • Adheres to purchase order company policies & procedures.
  • Orders inventory per Sales Inventory Operations Planning process.
  • Reviewing invoices for purchased commodities as required by Accounts Payable.
  • Maintain and develop stock programs that support very short lead time deliveries.
  • Part identification and research. Analyze and adjust inventory levels to coincide with lead time changes.
  • Work closely with the service coordinators, project administrators, service managers, and installation managers in quoting materials, parts, and equipment.
  • Additional responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

High School Diploma OR Five years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Associates degree preferred

  • Ability to successfully manage multiple, competing priorities/task in a fast-paced work environment.
  • Strong communication skills, verbal and written, required.
  • Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Strong organizational, time management skills.
  • Flexibility to work outside normal working hours, as required.
  • Working knowledge of basic refrigeration and/or knowledge of commercial refrigeration and HVAC is preferred.
  • High level of professionalism and diplomacy.
  • Demonstrated ability to making decisions, learn quickly, thinking rationally and exercising good judgment.
  • Work effectively in diverse team environment.
  • Proven sales and customer services skills.
  • Experience working in a process management system and priority setting.
  • Ability to work both individually and as a team with minimum supervision.

Benefits:

  • Health,Dental, and Vision Insurance

  • 401k with Company Matching Contribution

  • Discretionary 401k Company Contribution

  • Tuition Reimbursement Program

  • Life/Disability Insurance

  • Maternity and PaternityLeave

  • Panasonic Employee Discounts

  • 15 DaysPaid Vacation and 12 Company Holidays

  • Employee Assistance Program

  • And more

About Hussmann

For over a century, Hussmann Corporation has been a global leader in commercial refrigeration equipment - delivering solutions that meet the demands of the modern food retailing industry. Headquartered in St. Louis, MO, Hussmann offers a diverse range of products and connected solutions designed to enhance operational efficiency, optimize visibility of merchandise, and keep food fresh. With a nationwide network of skilled technicians, Hussmann goes beyond manufacturing - a trusted partner, relentlessly driving customer success.

For more information about Hussmann, please visit www.hussmann.com.

Hussmann is a subsidiary of Panasonic USA.

Hussmann is proudly committed to creating an inclusive environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to veteran status, disability, age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, genetics, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law.

REQ-152530

Job ID: 490182762
Originally Posted on: 8/21/2025

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