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Corporate Purchasing Coordinator
We are excited to announce that Allegheny Coatings is seeking a qualified candidate for the position of Corporate Purchasing Coordinator!
Position: Corporate Purchasing Coordinator – Full time
Location: Ridgway, PA
Compensation: $60,000 - $80,000
Position Overview
The Corporate Purchasing Coordinator is responsible for managing or reviewing purchasing activities at the Ridgway, PA plant(s) and the Fremont, IN plant, including the day-to-day procurement of supplies, materials, and services necessary to support business operations.
This position also participates in establishing corporate contracts for electricity and natural gas across all company business units.
The primary objective of this role is to ensure that utilities, goods, and services are readily available to meet the needs of all Allegheny Coatings business units while minimizing total costs.
Key Responsibilities
1. Purchasing and Vendor Management
- Monitor inventory levels and consumption of utilities, goods, and services for the Allegheny Coatings facilities.
- Manage the vendor approval process, including:
- Initial supplier validation, qualification criteria, and audits.
- Supplier scorecards and category rankings.
- Administration of the preferred vendor program.
- Manage vendor relationships and contracts, including:
- Contract administration, rebates, and renewals.
- Creation and maintenance of blanket purchase orders.
- Resolution of order and pricing discrepancies, late shipments, and damaged goods.
- Negotiation of payment terms, unit pricing, volume discounts, and special offers.
- Develop, implement, and maintain internal purchase order (PO) approval procedures, including:
- Verifying purchases against approved vendor requirements.
- Establishing and administering appropriate approval levels and dual-approval requirements.
2. Utilities Procurement and Administration
- Coordinate the procurement and administration of natural gas and electricity for all company business units.
- Evaluate the cost and supply advantages of national contracts compared with business-unit-specific agreements.
- Negotiate annual pricing, supply terms, and contract conditions with brokers and utility providers.
- Monitor utility services and resolve day-to-day supply and billing issues.
3. Additional Responsibilities
- Complete other assignments and special projects as directed by the President and General Manager.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in an arts or sciences discipline; a degree in business or a related field is preferred.
- At least two years of experience working directly with suppliers and/or customers.
- Basic computer proficiency, including email and Microsoft Office applications such as Word and Excel.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $60,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $60,000 - $80,000