Purchasing Expediter

About the Role

A Purchasing Expeditor is responsible for expediting delivery of materials necessary to support MRP requirements. The role also supports buyers by managing Push/Pull/Cancel requirements, confirming order commits, resolving invoice discrepancies, addressing past due purchase orders, handling non-conforming receipts, and managing the return of material in the MRB/RTV cages.

Responsibilities

• Follow up with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials and services to meet MRP need date requirements.
• Reconcile past due purchase orders with suppliers and take corrective action as needed.
• Update purchase orders through data entry.
• Contact suppliers to obtain product/service details such as price, lead times, minimum order quantities, availability, and delivery schedules.
• Expedite and confirm receipt of purchase orders to ensure timely release of work orders to the Stockroom for kit picking.
• Secure tracking information, confirm delivery details, and communicate updates.
• Use MRP actions to manage inbound receipts and ensure on-time delivery of materials to support work order and production requirements.
• Support buyers in resolving supplier invoice issues and coordinate with Shared Services (Accounts Payable) to ensure timely supplier payments.
• Assist buyers in clearing non-conforming receipts by investigating root causes, defining problems, and taking corrective action.
• Secure RMAs from suppliers and coordinate the return of discrepant material, updating purchase orders as needed.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Requirements

• Minimum five years of experience in a related role.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• High school diploma or equivalent experience.
• Enthusiastic, willing to learn, and flexible.