Associate Purchasing Coordinator

Posted Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 8:00 AM

Tri Mark USA is the country’s largest provider of design services, equipment, and supplies to the food service industry. We proudly serve our customers by providing design services, commercial equipment, and food service supplies across a wide range of industries and business sectors. Headquartered in Massachusetts, with a history dating back to 1896, we have locations across the country that offer food service operators an unparalleled level of service by combining our unique design capabilities and our expert market knowledge with the purchasing strength, delivery, installation, and after‑sales service capabilities of a national company.

Our employees are focused on creating customized solutions for our clients to ensure they achieve their culinary goals while upholding our I.C.A.R.E. values:
Integrity , Customer Service , Accountability , Respect , and Excellence . For more information, please visit:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Tuition Reimbursement, Pet, and Legal Insurance
• 401k
• Community Service Day
• Spotlight Awards
• National Sales Excellence Awards
• CFSP Prep Certification Program

• The Associate Purchasing Coordinator reports to the Senior Purchasing Manager
• Located in San Diego, CA
• Full‑Time
• Hybrid

The Associate Purchasing Coordinator, an entry‑level role, plays a crucial part in supporting the purchasing team's operations. This position is ideal for individuals who are eager to learn and contribute to the procurement process. The Associate Purchasing Coordinator assists in various aspects of purchasing, ensuring efficient and accurate coordination of activities to meet organizational needs.

• Assist in the processing of purchase orders, ensuring accuracy and timely submission.
• Collaborate with vendors to confirm order details and track shipments.

• Maintain accurate records of purchase transactions in databases or systems.
• Update and organize procurement‑related documentation.
• Communicate with vendors to obtain quotes, negotiate terms, and address basic inquiries.
• Assist in building and maintaining positive relationships with suppliers.

• Collaborate with the inventory team to monitor stock levels and ensure timely replenishment.
• Assist in conducting periodic inventory checks and reconciliations.

• Organize and file purchasing documents for easy retrieval and audit purposes.
• Support in the preparation of reports related to purchasing activities.

• Conduct basic market research to identify potential suppliers and products.
• Assist in gathering information on pricing, product specifications, and industry trends.

• Ability to pay close attention to details to ensure accuracy in order processing and data entry.
• Clear and effective verbal and written communication to interact with vendors and internal teams.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple tasks and maintain well‑organized records.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment to achieve common goals.
• Willingness to adapt to changing priorities and tasks in a dynamic work environment.

• 0 – 1 years of experience in a similar role or relevant internship experience, or equivalent military or practical experience.
• Basic proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and familiarity with data entry.
• Basic understanding of purchasing processes and terminology.
• Ability to successfully pass a background check post offer acceptance.

The range provided represents the national average pay range for this position and is considered to be a general guideline. Pay for this position will reflect the candidate’s unique qualifications and may be higher or lower than the range provided based on employee geographic location. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other local, state, and federal law.

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