Procurement Coordinator

Position Overview

This position will be dedicated to maintaining effective purchasing procedures as well as building and maintaining supplier relationships to maximize cost savings.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchase orders (POs), which includes issuing POs to vendors, monitoring POs to ensure timely delivery, and matching POs with invoices and receipts.
• Collaborate with plant operations to monitor and maintain designated inventory levels of key materials and supplies.
• Act as the primary contact for internal customers (plant personnel and office) regarding purchase requests.
• Select prospective vendors and negotiate contracts.
• Work cross-functionally to identify risks, cost-saving opportunities, and alternative suppliers to support growth.
• Reconcile monthly credit card purchases.
• Generate creative approaches for the continuous improvement of purchasing processes and procedures.
• Route vendor invoices to accounts payable as appropriate.
• Serve as the main point of contact for vendors, building and maintaining strong supplier relationships.
• Research purchase requests to find the best pricing and service options, and conduct bids as necessary.

Qualifications

• 0-3 years of experience in a similar role; prior purchasing experience in a production or manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Well-organized with strong time management skills and high attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle difficult conversations with vendors regarding delivery and performance, and to negotiate pricing effectively.
• Self-driven, capable of working both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• An Associate's Degree in a related field is preferred, but a combination of education and experience will be considered.