Purchasing Coordinator jobs in United States
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MJ Recruiters · 6 hours ago

Purchasing Coordinator

MJ Recruiters is a non-automotive, stable manufacturer seeking a Purchasing Coordinator. The role involves managing vendor relationships, placing orders, and participating in continuous improvement activities to enhance purchasing processes.

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Hiring Manager
Joanna Spaun
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Responsibilities

Follow up on the status of open and past due orders with vendors
Place new orders with vendors based on established production schedule
Develop vendor relationships
Utilize written and verbal communication to communicate with suppliers
Complete purchase orders
Coordinate trucking and vendor pick up with the shipping department
Research and source new vendors
Negotiate improved terms with established vendors
Conduct market research and monitor industry and commodity trends
Participate in continuous improvement and Lean activities
Work with the Materials Director to monitor and improve KPIs
Complete RFQs as needed and present to the Materials Director for final decisions
Other duties as required

Qualification

ERP experiencePurchasing experienceNegotiation skillsLean methodologiesMicrosoft OfficeSupply Chain knowledgeMarket researchVendor relationship managementCommunication skillsAttention to detailTeamwork

Required

Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations, Supply Chain, Materials, Logistics or a related field is highly desired, a high school diploma or GED is required
Minimum of 3-5 years in a similar Purchasing Coordinator position
Experience performing similar purchasing functions in manufacturing environments
Experience purchasing components from established vendors based off of an established production schedule
ERP and/or MRP experience
Negotiation skills
Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook

Preferred

Sheet metal, stamping or fabrication experience
CPIM or other related certifications
Lean and/or Six Sigma methodologies
Crystal reports

Benefits

Two-tier medical
Dental
Vision
401K
Life
LTD
Paid holidays
PTO
Annual bonus potential, based on individual and company performance, which has paid out consistently for over 15 years

Company

MJ Recruiters

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Whether you’re a candidate ready to advance your career, a client with critical recruitment needs, a business partner, or a networking source, we’re here to RAISE THE BAR in professional recruitment.

Funding

Current Stage
Early Stage

Leadership Team

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Maria Hemminger, CSP
Partner and Owner
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