Purchasing Coordinator

About the role

We are looking for a Purchasing Coordinator to apply deep knowledge of local practices and procedures to handle, organize, and coordinate procurement of materials, goods, services, and supplies. In this role, you will analyze on-hand and forecasted inventory needs to meet production demand and support complex customer issues, as well as operations quality and improvement.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior team members with process improvements.
• Assist in setting material requirements planning metrics targets.
• Create, process, and track purchase orders accurately and on time, ensuring compliance with company policies and approved budgets.
• Check records and files for accuracy, performing complex analysis of data.
• Collaborate with the maintenance team to maintain optimal inventory levels and ensure timely acquisition of critical parts, supporting continuous and efficient plant operations.
• Maintain data relevant to material requirements planning activities, including sourcing and replenishment, supplier, planning calendar, material, and location data.
• Lead requests for procurement of non-contracted materials, goods, services, and supplies.
• Assist end users and ensure material delivery follows plant requirements.
• Handle complex clerical, administrative, technical, or customer support issues under minimal supervision, escalating only the most complex issues to appropriate staff.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, secondary education level, or equivalent.
• Minimum of four years of related work experience.
• Purchasing experience.
• SAP and Excel knowledge.
• Ability to work on Saturdays as business needs require.

Preferred Qualifications

• Purchasing experience in the food service environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• Advanced skills using relevant office programs and applications.
• Working knowledge of enterprise resource planning application experience.
• Experience working in shared service operations.

This is an on-site position based in Fort Worth, TX.