Entry-Level Buyer/Purchasing Coordinator at DH Pace Company, Inc. in Springfield, Missouri

Job Description:

DH Pace Company Inc., is seeking an Entry-Level Buyer/Purchasing Coordinator for our National Accounts Construction group in Springfield, MO! This is a great opportunity for a detail oriented and organized individual. The ideal candidate would exhibit complex problem solving skills, enjoy multitasking, and is someone looking for a fast paced career.

Job Responsibilities:

• You will be purchasing materials per job specifications; Consolidate requests when possible, check pricing and discounts available with vendors and place accurate orders in a timely matter. Ensure inquiries associated with orders are immediately addressed including shipment date, type of freight, and material handling.


• Maintain constant communication with vendors and project managers to expedite shipping of materials and maintain shipping receiving expectations


• Process order acknowledgements for product correctness, quantity accuracy, pricing verification, and invoice compliance


• Communicate daily with project management group relative to any issues that might negatively impact customers’ satisfaction


• Other responsibilities as assigned

Job Requirements:  

• Bachelor's degree preferred, but not required


• Computer proficiency required, including strong background in Microsoft Office Suites


• Possess good organizational skills, problem solving abilities, strong attention to detail, self-motivated, have an aptitude for math, strong communication, and an high sense of urgency


• Technical purchasing in the door, hardware, or security industry or procurement background is helpful, but not required

Why DH Pace?

DH Pace Company is a distribution, construction and service organization offering a complete range of door and door related products and commercial security products.  The company is privately owned and has been in operation over 95 years!  We have 50 US offices in 24 states with company-wide sales in 2021 of $740M.

A few perks that you can expect as an employee at DH Pace:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision options


• Paid Holidays


• Paid-time off plan; 16 PTO days annually after only 1 year of service (10 days to start!)


• 401k Retirement plan + Employer Match


• Company paid life insurance


• Discount program/DH Pace partners


• Dress for your day - business casual/jeans friendly work environment 


• Opportunity for growth and development

Successful completion of references, employment verifications, background check, and drug screen required in advance of hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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