Murata Machinery USA, Inc · 1 day ago
PURCHASING COORDINATOR
Charlotte - Charlotte, NC 28208
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expMurata Machinery USA, Inc is responsible for direct and indirect purchasing of goods and services. The Purchasing Coordinator will handle vendor quotes, generate purchase orders, monitor stock levels, and provide administrative support within the purchasing department.
Industrial AutomationIndustrial ManufacturingMachinery ManufacturingManufacturing
Responsibilities
Request vendor quotes for domestic COTS items and fabricated parts, and for OEM product from Murata Japan divisions. Evaluate to select appropriate vendors that meet purchase price and delivery requirements
Generate purchase orders according to requirements from requisitions and MRP using Microsoft Great Plains (GP). Update confirmed price and delivery to ensure PO accuracy
Monitor item stock levels and purchase to replenish according to established planning levels. Give feedback to Inventory Planner regarding adjustments to planning levels
Maintain item and vendor records in GP, including managing details for EOL and replacement items
Coordinate with the aftermarket parts and service departments for purchases related to customer orders requiring special handling (direct ship, expedited shipments, vendor warranty, assemblies)
Work with internal departments and vendors to resolve purchasing issues related to price, lead time, item quality, ERP system discrepancies, part drawings, receipts, and invoices
Coordinate the RMA process for return of goods. Provide feedback on vendor quality, on time delivery, and opportunities for cost reduction
Purchase, stock and distribute office supplies for the Charlotte office
Receive and file vendor insurance certificates. Perform yearly audit to ensure COIs on file are renewed and valid
Maintain accurate records of all purchasing activity. Support the development and improvement of department processes/procedures
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalent required
A minimum 3 years of experience purchasing mechanical/electrical components, MRO goods or services, or similar experience with vendor engagement and order processing
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business documents, technical procedures, or governmental regulations
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedures
Display a sense of customer service through timely response and follow up to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, vendors, and the general public
Ability to effectively collaborate with others to resolve conflict
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations
Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, SAP and Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains
Ability to work under pressure, quickly adapt to changing conditions and solve problems immediately
Ability to understand mechanical drawings
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variable
Preferred
Experience in the machinery or logistics equipment industry
Company
Murata Machinery USA, Inc
Murata Machinery USA is a world leader across its diverse product lines.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase