Purchasing Team Coordinator

Job Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Purchasing Coordinator to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in managing procurement activities and ensuring efficient supply chain operations. This position requires strong negotiation skills, proficiency in ERP systems such as SAP and a solid understanding of procurement management processes.

Duties

• Lead and support the purchasing team in day-to-day work.
• Help the team solve problems with suppliers or internal issues, and step in when something urgent comes up.
• Keep track of team performance making sure targets for pricing, lead times, supplier communication, and order accuracy are met.
• Negotiate contracts and pricing with suppliers to secure favorable terms.
• Oversee buying activities like excess stock sourcing, shortage orders, and returns.
• Make sure communication with sales, warehouse, logistics, and quality teams is clear and timely.
• Coach team members on negotiating with suppliers, sourcing materials, and handling buying tasks efficiently.
• Maintain accurate records of purchases, contracts, and supplier communications.
• Check supplier performance and raise concerns when needed.
• Work with management to improve processes, save costs, and make the supply chain more efficient.
• Act as the go-to person for supplier issues or internal conflicts in purchasing.
• Ensure all buying activities follow company rules and industry standards.
• Support the sales team on urgent matters to ensure customer needs are met.
• Review the payment to the vendor before requesting accounting to pay the supplier.
• Review and approve purchase orders (POs) to ensure accuracy and compliance before they are sent to suppliers.
• Track all open purchase orders to make sure deliveries happen on time, paperwork is correct, and suppliers and team members are updated.

Experience

• 3–5+ years of experience in purchasing or procurement management within a manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Familiarity with ERP systems such as SAP is essential for effective inventory management and procurement processes.
• Strong understanding of supply chain management principles, including sourcing, logistics, and vendor management.
• Excellent negotiation skills with the ability to manage contracts effectively.
• Knowledge of pricing strategies and market trends related to procurement.
• Experience in inventory control practices and methodologies is highly desirable.

Location

• In person

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person