Purchasing Coordinator

The Purchasing Coordinator supports the procurement process by managing purchase orders, vendor communication, and inventory replenishment. This role ensures timely and cost-effective purchasing of goods and services while maintaining compliance with company policies, material content regulations, and tariff/compliance requirements.

Essential Tasks:

• Create, review, and process purchase orders within RK systems.
• Monitor inventory levels and coordinate replenishment to avoid out of stocks or overstock.
• Communicate with vendors to confirm pricing, delivery schedules, and resolve discrepancies.
• Track and expedite orders to meet production and operational timelines.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records and documentation for audits and reporting.
• Ensure material content compliance with regulatory standards (e.g., PFAS, PTFE, Lead & Cadmium, sustainability, and recycling).
• Verify tariff compliance and proper classification of goods for import/export documentation.
• Assist in sourcing new suppliers and evaluating vendor performance.
• Frequently collaborate with Operations to ensure timely appropriate levels of available inventory.
• Support compliance with company purchasing policies and procedures.
• Other related tasks as required by supervisor

Qualifications:

• Education: Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field.
• Experience: 1–3 years in purchasing or procurement.
• Skills:
• Knowledge of purchasing processes, ERP systems, and compliance regulations.
• Familiarity with material content standards and tariff classifications.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and reporting tools.
• High Computer literacy

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person