Purchasing Coordinator

About the Role

The Purchasing Coordinator is responsible for coordinating with the Production Planning & Materials Manager to accomplish group tasks within the department. This position oversees the procurement of materials, suppliers, and services required by the organization, ensuring accurate pricing, lead times, and terms and conditions.

Responsibilities

• Purchases supplies, materials, and parts for the facility.
• Maintains knowledge of trends, pricing, buyers, and delivery conditions to anticipate future material availability; manages purchasing programs accordingly.
• Assists with the negotiation and completion of contracts with vendors for optimal cost and delivery times.
• Reviews purchase orders and contracts for compliance with company and departmental policies.
• Collaborates with sales, customer service, and logistics departments to maximize efficiency in the purchasing and inventory control department.
• Communicates with suppliers to resolve problems that may arise regarding delivery, quality, price, or conditions of sale.
• Purchases a wide variety of items within a manufacturing environment.
• Assists with the development and implementation of policies and procedures related to purchasing and inventory control to maximize efficiency and optimize workflow.
• Responsible for running daily, weekly, and monthly reports associated with purchasing.
• Communicates with vendors and suppliers and follows up with actions related to open orders and open order reports.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required; Associate degree preferred.
• Demonstrated time management, organization, and planning skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Basic understanding of MRP.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong literacy with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Capable of assuming responsibility.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

This position works in an office environment within a manufacturing facility with exposure to machinery and related noise levels. The role primarily involves sitting for up to six hours while typing and analyzing data, with periodic walking around the facility required.