Operations & Purchasing Coordinator
Offshore Milling & Sourcing – Little Rock, AR
Offshore Milling & Sourcing is seeking a highly detailed, extremely organized, and self-motivated professional to support daily operations, purchasing, and customer communication. This role is ideal for someone who excels at managing multiple priorities, communicates clearly, and thrives in a fast-paced, detail-driven environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Manage purchasing and vendor relationships, including frequent communication with overseas factories- Manage internal quote log, and keep up with pending and open quotes, etc.
- Receive factory quotes, review pricing, and evaluate for best cost, quality, and delivery
- Compare supplier pricing and recommend the best sourcing options
- Negotiate with vendors as needed to secure favorable terms
- Handle high-volume email communication with suppliers and customers
- Build accurate customer quotes, pricing, and order documentation
- Support customer service and sales with order status updates and issue resolution
- Create and manage purchase orders, track deliveries, and expedite shipments
- Support shipping, receiving, and inventory coordination
- Perform general clerical duties including data entry, filing, and recordkeeping
Required Qualifications:
Highly detail-oriented and exceptionally organized- High school diploma required (additional education a plus)
- 2+ years of experience in operations, purchasing, sourcing, office coordination, or customer service
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and MS Office
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proven ability to multitask, prioritize, and meet deadlines accurately
- Dependable, punctual, and team-oriented
- Clerical and bookkeeping skills a plus
Preferred / Strongly Desired:
Experience in fasteners, manufacturing, or industrial supply- Proven sourcing and negotiation skills
Compensation & Benefits:
Top pay based on experience- Full benefits package
- 401(k) plan
- Drug screen required