Purchasing Coordinator

Job Overview

A Purchasing Coordinator supports production with purchased material to fabricate windows and doors. It is their responsibility to obtain the appropriate quantity of goods in a professional, reliable and responsive manner at the negotiated price while meeting quality, schedule and performance requirements specified by the Marvin company.

Highlights of your role

• Place Purchase Orders and Work Orders: Use MRP systems to manage purchase and work orders, ensuring material availability for production.
• Review Open Order Reports: Address past due purchase orders.
• Review Shortage Reports: Monitor and prioritize critical shortages, communicating with suppliers and stakeholders for expedited deliveries.
• Process Material Reject Reports: Follow standardized processes for material rejects, ensuring production materials meet specifications.
• Request Backhauls: Coordinate logistics to optimize deliveries and reduce transportation costs.
• SOL/Skips and Shortage Maintenance: Identify and communicate solutions for material shortages.
• Critical WIP Counts: Validate non-nettable inventory to prevent production disruptions.
• Review Accounts Payable invoicing for accuracy.
• Place PO’s for Requisition Requests: Purchase indirect materials using the requisition approval process.
• Update MRP Drivers: Ensure MRP system parameters are current and accurate for optimal inventory management.
• Update historical production data in the forecasting system.

You're a good fit if you have (or if you can)

• Computer proficiency (ICIM, Word, Excel)
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to read and understand material prints and specifications
• Understanding of material quality requirements, processes and procedures
• Ability to analyze inventory usage and requirements
• Leadership skills
• Purchasing processes and systems knowledge
• Negotiating skills

Requirements

• 2 or 4 year business related degree is preferred
• Prior purchasing experience is a plus
• Knowledge/experience of Marvin product

Qualifications

• Computer proficiency (ICIM, Word, Excel)
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to read and understand material prints and specifications
• Understanding of material quality requirements, processes and procedures
• Ability to analyze inventory usage and requirements
• Leadership skills
• Purchasing processes and systems knowledge
• Negotiating skills

Skills

• Computer proficiency (ICIM, Word, Excel)
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to read and understand material prints and specifications
• Understanding of material quality requirements, processes and procedures
• Ability to analyze inventory usage and requirements
• Leadership skills
• Purchasing processes and systems knowledge
• Negotiating skills

Benefits

• $300 annual wellbeing account to spend on what helps you feel happy + healthy
• Better Living Day! (a paid day off to go have some fun)
• Annual profit sharing – recognizing everyone’s contribution to Marvin’s success
• Participate in organized volunteer opportunities
• Financial support from your colleagues and the Marvin family during personal hardships

Pay

$22 - $29 per hour

Schedule

N/A