Purchasing Expeditor

Overview

Reports To Supply Chain Manager. Will support procurement and project execution. This role is responsible for monitoring open purchase orders, expediting supplier deliveries, and ensuring materials arrive on time to support production schedules and customer project milestones. Will work closely with Purchasing, Suppliers, Project Management, Production, Logistics, Engineering, and Receiving to proactively resolve supply chain issues.

Responsibilities

• Monitor open purchase orders and supplier delivery commitments.
• Contact suppliers to obtain order acknowledgements, production status, and shipping updates.
• Maintain accurate delivery dates and supplier information within the ERP system.
• Expedite critical materials and resolve delivery delays.
• Identify potential shortages and escalate supply issues as needed.
• Coordinate with Purchasing, Production, Project Management, Logistics, and Receiving to communicate material status.
• Assist with resolving shipping, documentation, receiving, and invoice discrepancies.
• Generate and maintain reports on overdue purchase orders and supplier performance.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives that enhance supplier performance and on-time delivery.
• Additional procurement responsibilities and duties may be assigned based on business needs.

Required Qualifications

• Associate degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Logistics, Operations Management, or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 2–5 years of experience in purchasing, expediting, supply chain, customer service, or manufacturing support preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Experience using ERP/MRP systems preferred.
• Manufacturing or industrial experience preferred.

Required Competencies

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational, time management, and multitasking abilities.
• Ability to prioritize work and manage multiple supplier follow-ups.
• Strong problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Collaborative team player with strong customer service skills.

Company Overview

Join Wipro - PARI, a world-class automation & technology firm, and work in a team that is dedicated to making manufacturing smarter, faster, and safer. Wipro PARI is an international robotics and automation firm with a North American operation located in Rochester Hills, MI. The North American headquarters works with regional, national, and international businesses to provide a variety of unique and cutting-edge manufacturing technologies. In the last 20 years, Wipro PARI-North America has grown exponentially and is looking to add to its vibrant, multicultural team. Wipro PARI has the vision to utilize its expertise and resources to bring the best solutions in automation and robotics to its customers. Through our global reach and technical prowess, we offer a comprehensive slew of industrial automation solutions, including turnkey physical automation projects and digital factory initiatives to serve our customers.

Vision: To be in the world's top 10 discrete automation solutions companies serving the global industrial sector.

Mission: Provide end-to-end Industrial Automation solutions to manufacturing businesses enabling them to be automated, digitized, and smart.