Showroom Purchasing Coordinator

**Join Our Team: Showroom Purchasing Coordinator (Plumbing) — Columbia, SC** ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ### **About Us:** Gateway Supply is a trusted leader in **HVAC and plumbing supplies**, dedicated to delivering exceptional customer service, promoting workplace safety, and supporting growth through innovation and teamwork. We're looking for a motivated and detail-oriented **Showroom Purchasing Coordinator** to support our showroom plumbing procurement needs in **Columbia, SC**. ### **About the Role:** In this role, you'll serve as a central buyer and logistics specialist for company-wide procurement of **showroom plumbing supplies**. You'll help ensure purchase orders are accurate, inventory is maintained, and vendors and showroom teams stay aligned—so our showrooms stay stocked with the right products at the right time. ### **Our Expectations:** * **Serve as central buyer and logistics specialist** for company-wide procurement of showroom plumbing supplies * **Generate, review, and issue purchase orders** using our procurement and inventory management system * **Assist in resolving purchasing discrepancies**, including billing issues, backordered items, and damaged shipments * **Work closely with Showroom Consultants and Branch Managers** to help ensure adequate inventory levels and timely ordering of non-stock materials * **Work alongside the Showroom Manager** to monitor market trends and vendor cost changes * **Assist in coordinating transfers and returns** of inactive or excess inventory * **Build and maintain productive, professional relationships** with manufacturers and local manufacturer representatives ### **What We Offer:** * **Competitive compensation and benefits** * **Customer-focused impact**—your organization and follow-through directly support showroom success * Opportunities for **growth and development** * A **safe, supportive work environment** and a dynamic, team-oriented culture ### **What We Look for in a Candidate:** * **Detail-oriented:** strong accuracy and comfort working with purchase orders, inventory, and documentation * **Organized and accountable:** ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and timelines * **Professional communication:** clear, timely updates and problem-solving skills * **Team player:** works well with showrooms, branches, and purchasing leadership ### **Requirements:** * Prior experience in **purchasing, procurement, or inventory coordination** (preferred) * Proficiency with inventory/procurement workflows and basic business documentation * Strong communication and organization skills * Ability to work with internal teams and vendors to resolve issues efficiently ### **Reporting:** This position **reports directly to the Purchasing Manager and Showroom Manager**. ### **Learn More:** To learn more about Gateway Supply, please visit: **www.gatewaysupply.net** Requirements: ### **Requirements:** * Prior experience in **purchasing, procurement, or inventory coordination** (preferred) * Proficiency with inventory/procurement workflows and basic business documentation * Strong communication and organization skills * Ability to work with internal teams and vendors to resolve issues efficiently