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Purchasing Coordinator - Manufacturing, Procurement and Logistics - Base Salary to 75k/year - Houston, TX
- Our client is a growing manufacturing organization within the building materials and industrial wood products sector, known for producing high-quality products with a strong commitment to sustainability and operational excellence. They are seeking a Purchasing Coordinator to support purchasing, logistics, and inventory operations.
- This role is ideal for someone with experience in manufacturing or distribution environments who has supported procurement, vendor/supplier coordination, and inbound logistics, including international shipments.
Responsibilities:
- Create, submit, and manage purchase orders (POs) for raw materials and finished goods, ensuring accuracy in pricing, quantities, and delivery timelines
- Coordinate with domestic and international vendors/suppliers, including order tracking, confirmations, and issue resolution
- Support inbound logistics, including coordination of ocean, air, and ground shipments with freight forwarders, carriers, and trucking providers
- Track and audit supplier pricing, lead times, and order accuracy within ERP systems (NetSuite or similar)
- Assist with inventory management processes, including monitoring stock levels, supporting cycle counts, and improving inventory accuracy within a plant or warehouse environment
- Generate, analyze, and validate reports related to purchasing, inventory, and supplier performance
- Support continuous improvement initiatives across supply chain and procurement operations
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Production, Finance, and Sales teams
Qualifications:
- Demonstrated experience in supply chain, purchasing, procurement, or logistics within a manufacturing or distribution environment
- Experience creating and managing purchase orders and working with domestic and/or international suppliers
- Experience coordinating inbound shipments, including working with freight forwarders, carriers, or 3PL providers (import/export exposure preferred)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., pivot tables, lookups, data analysis)
- Experience with ERP systems such as NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, or similar (purchasing, procurement, or inventory modules)
Compensation:
- Base salary in the 60k - 75k/year range
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401k with company match
- Paid time off and holidays
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