Production/Purchasing Coordinator

Production/Purchasing Coordinator works alongside the Procurement Team in the purshasing of bulk orders. They serve as the liaison in negotiations between their company and suppliers. It is their responsibility to assess vendors, negotiate new deals and renegotiate expiring contracts, and place orders for products and services.

Essential duties and responsibilities

• Reconcile customer material billing
• Maintain daily inventory reconciliations
• Reconcile invoice to purchase order price variances
• Process purchase requisitions and purchase orders
• Track and report material backorders from vendors
• Analyze data and forecast requirements with vendors
• Set up, plan, and coordinate with vendors
• Maintain and create detailed reports
• Track and trace freight
• Perform internal inventory audits
• Complete ad hoc reporting and data entry as needed

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty mentioned satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required.

Education: Bachelor’s Degree (B.A.) or equivalent technical school certificate

Experience

• Two years of purchasing/production experience required

Technical skills

• Computer and Microsoft Office proficiency
• Ability to utilize an inventory management system

Soft skills

• Highly organized and detail oriented
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment under tight deadlines
• Ability to think analytically, apply sound judgment, and solve problems

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person