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NTN Bearing Corporation · 1 day ago

Admin- Purchasing Coordinator

Columbus, IN

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

NTN Driveshaft, Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Purchasing Coordinator to support the procurement of both direct and indirect materials. This role manages supplier information, issues and maintains purchase orders, supports cost and compliance initiatives, and ensures timely delivery of production-critical materials.

AutomotiveIndustrial ManufacturingManufacturingSales

Responsibilities

Source and purchase direct and indirect materials to support production and facility needs

Issue, manage, and track purchase orders (POs) and purchase requisitions (PRs) in alignment with production schedules and inventory targets

Maintain and audit supplier price files, catalogs, and annual compliance documents

Coordinate with Production Control, Engineering, Quality, Receiving, and Accounting to resolve delivery, quality, or pricing discrepancies

Monitor supplier performance and participate in supplier audits, onboarding, and scorecard reporting

Analyze market trends, supplier capabilities, and material costs to support negotiations and cost-reduction initiatives

Prepare reports, scorecards, and special studies as requested by the Director or Manager

Ensure ERP system accuracy and maintain detailed procurement records

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

ERP experienceProcurement knowledgeAnalytical skillsMicrosoft Office SuiteNegotiation skillsISO/IATF standardsProblem-solving skillsEffective communicationAttention to detailOrganizational skills

Required

Knowledge of procurement, logistics, manufacturing, and automotive operations

Strong analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills

Effective communication skills for internal and external coordination

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; ERP experience required (JDE preferred)

Familiarity with ISO/IATF standards, compliance requirements, and 5S methodology

Highly organized with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities

2–5 years of purchasing experience; automotive or manufacturing environment preferred

Preferred

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field preferred

Company

NTN Bearing Corporation

With quality brand names such as NTN, Bower, BCA and SNR, we manufacture and supply the most comprehensive range of bearings, constant velocity joints, and other precision industrial and automotive equipment to meet a variety of applications, across a variety of industries within the United States.

Founded in 1918

Mount Prospect, Illinois, USA

10001+ employees