Liebherr USA · 1 day ago
Purchasing Coordinator
Newport News, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expLiebherr USA is a company that has been operating in the United States since 1970, specializing in manufacturing and marketing a variety of products and technologies. The Purchasing Coordinator is responsible for monitoring and administrating procurement activities, ensuring timely delivery of goods and services, and collaborating with various departments to optimize materials flow.
Mechanical Or Industrial Engineering
Responsibilities
Coordinates the process of purchasing a good or service efficiently
Communicates with vendors to obtain quotes of services or goods
Prepares price comparisons, purchasing reports and presentations
Collaborates with Production Planning, Warehouse Logistics and the Procurement Planner to optimize the materials flow and the packaging
Re-Evaluates order parameters for commodities on an ongoing basis depending on commodity and supplier
Optimizes inventory levels based on changes and evaluation of order parameters
Maintains the purchase commitment in the LME MRP system. Ultimate goal is to reduce open PO line items past due per supplier
Notifies suppliers about engineering changes and adjusts open PO’s according to suppliers cut in date. Coordinates with Production Planning
Resolves supplier shipping/receiving errors in cooperation with Warehouse Logistics so that invoices are paid timely
Attends Liebherr’s weekly shortage meeting to discuss short items and find solutions in cooperation with Production Planning
May perform other administrative tasks as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree (Business or similar) with minimum of one 1 year of experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Ability to read, analyze and interpret common scientific and technical documents and specifications
Advanced knowledge of materials planning principles, theories, processes
Ability to effectively present information to management and suppliers
Travel domestically and internationally up to 5% of the time
Ability to obtain and maintain a valid driver's license and passport
Preferred
Experience in a manufacturing environment
Company
Liebherr USA
Liebherr in the USA was established in 1970 in Newport News, VA.
Founded in 1970Newport News, Virginia, US
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
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