HOH Water Technology is a leading, growing, third generation water treatment company celebrating 57 years of business! We are seeking a full-time Purchasing Coordinator. This role supports HOH Water Technology’s purchasing operations by ensuring accurate order processing, timely vendor coordination, and smooth communication across internal teams. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment. This is a hybrid position working out of the Palatine, IL office 3 days a week and remotely, if desired, the remaining 2 days. Must have a minimum of 2 years’ experience working in a purchasing role.
What we offer:
- Competitive Compensation: Hourly range $22-26 based on experience.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Medical and Dental Insurance with generous employer contributions, HSA contributions ($1200 family/$800 Individual annually), 401K with company matching, 15 PTO Days/18 Paid Holidays (including the two weeks holiday pay at the end of the year), Company Profit Sharing Bonus (budget projection for 2026, 3-4 weeks of additional pay) and more.
- Company perks: Company laptop and flexibility of a hybrid role.
- Engaging Culture: Our caring leadership and managers foster high engagement (4.62/5 Gallup Employee Engagement Q12 score) and we host team and company events.
- Career Growth: Hands-on training, employee development, and continuing education reimbursement
Main responsibilities of this position include:
Purchasing & Order Processing
- Accurately create and process Purchase Orders, including shipping instructions when required.
- Enter PO receipts, freight charges, ship dates, and shipment confirmations.
- Generate receipts for dropship orders and coordinate with the billing team.
- Maintain accurate records and ensure data integrity across purchasing systems.
Vendor & Logistics Coordination
- Proactively follow up with vendors and confirm shipment timelines.
- Coordinate with logistics partners to support on-time delivery.
- Resolve order or shipment issues promptly to minimize delays.
Internal & Customer Communication
- Communicate delivery updates, tracking information, and proof of delivery to sales and customers.
- Provide timely updates on order status changes or delays.
- Work closely with personnel from the different HOH warehouses.
Team & Administrative Support
- Support the Orders team and Finance Admin team as needed.
- Assist with incoming phone calls.
- Participate in weekly Production and Finance/Admin meetings.
- Reliable transportation.
- Must be located within approximately a one-hour driving distance from our Palatine office.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (moderate level).
- Strong communication and time management skills.
- Self-motivated, detail oriented, and a collaborative team player.
- Comfortable working under deadlines and with repetitive processes.
- A distraction-free work from home space if utilizing remote work options.
- Must pass a drug screening and relevant background checks.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.