What are the responsibilities and job description for the Purchasing Coordinator, Spare Parts position at KNAPP North America?
Who We Are
At KNAPP (pronounced K-NAP, not Nap!), we “Make Complexity Simple” by offering intelligent solutions for digitizing and automating everything from production and distribution to the last mile and stores. We are the customer’s value tech chain partner, which means partnering with the customer to create the most value within each link in their supply chain. Leveraging the latest software, AI and Robotics technology, we continue to disrupt the logistics automation industry for the world’s industry leaders in grocery, healthcare, retail, e-commerce, apparel & manufacturing.
We are a global company with our US headquarters located just North of Atlanta in Kennesaw, GA. KNAPP specializes in automated solutions for both WMS (Warehouse Management Systems) and WCS (Warehouse Control Systems) for B2B (Business to Business) and B2C (Business to Consumer) customers. We are a growing company of over 7,200 employees worldwide and in over 50 countries that is privately held, with 7% of our revenue reinvested in R&D, ensuring a strong and vibrant future! Join us and see how you can help change the world! For more information, visit www.knapp.com. .
What You Get To Do
The Purchasing Coordinator – Spare Parts is responsible for ensuring timely and accurate procurement of replenishment inventory and miscellaneous spare parts for North America. This role plays a critical part in maintaining operational efficiency by managing purchase orders, tracking shipments and collaborating with internal teams and external suppliers.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
Due to the safety-sensitive nature of this position, strict adherence to KNAPP’s drug-free workplace policy is required. All candidates will be subject to drug-screening in accordance with the policy and will be expected to remain drug-free during their employment. There will be no exception if recreational or medical use of marijuana is permitted in the location of employment and/or residence or if use of marijuana is only during “off-hours.”
At KNAPP (pronounced K-NAP, not Nap!), we “Make Complexity Simple” by offering intelligent solutions for digitizing and automating everything from production and distribution to the last mile and stores. We are the customer’s value tech chain partner, which means partnering with the customer to create the most value within each link in their supply chain. Leveraging the latest software, AI and Robotics technology, we continue to disrupt the logistics automation industry for the world’s industry leaders in grocery, healthcare, retail, e-commerce, apparel & manufacturing.
We are a global company with our US headquarters located just North of Atlanta in Kennesaw, GA. KNAPP specializes in automated solutions for both WMS (Warehouse Management Systems) and WCS (Warehouse Control Systems) for B2B (Business to Business) and B2C (Business to Consumer) customers. We are a growing company of over 7,200 employees worldwide and in over 50 countries that is privately held, with 7% of our revenue reinvested in R&D, ensuring a strong and vibrant future! Join us and see how you can help change the world! For more information, visit www.knapp.com. .
What You Get To Do
The Purchasing Coordinator – Spare Parts is responsible for ensuring timely and accurate procurement of replenishment inventory and miscellaneous spare parts for North America. This role plays a critical part in maintaining operational efficiency by managing purchase orders, tracking shipments and collaborating with internal teams and external suppliers.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
- Manage procurement of replenishment inventory and spare parts for North America.
- Accurately schedule and monitor delivery dates for purchase orders.
- Handle expedited requests from spare parts managers.
- Track and reconcile third-party and intercompany purchase orders to ensure full receipt.
- Recommend optimal spare parts stock levels based on demand and usage.
- Maintain and update master data for parts within SAP.
- Collaborate with purchasing, shipping, and manufacturing teams to confirm delivery timelines.
- Monitor and report shipment issues, including damages or part number discrepancies.
- Coordinate with shipping/receiving for material repairs and credits.
- Liaise with production, sales, customer service, and quality assurance teams to support business needs.
- Perform additional duties as requested or assigned.
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Supply Chain or related field, preferred
- Minimum 5 years of procurement experience (automation industry preferred)
- SAP ERP experience strongly preferred
- Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel
- Strong analytical, negotiation and problem-solving skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication abilities
- Overtime, as required
- Professional office etiquette required at all times
- Physical requirements: sitting for long periods of time, standing, walking, speaking, visual acuity, finger dexterity, listening, reaching at arm’s length
- 2 remote days per week
- Half day Fridays
- A beautiful new, state-of-the-art, office complex in Kennesaw, GA
- Industry competitive compensation
- Great benefits with better than average employer contributions, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Short & Long Term Disability and more!
- 401k with a very generous employer match and no vesting!
- Paid Vacation & Holidays
- Profit Sharing
- Paid Parental Leave
- Subsidized Daycare
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Pet Insurance
- Subsidized food delivery
- Monthly celebrations
- Quarterly employee events
- Corporate Social Responsibility including recycling, sustainability and volunteering
Due to the safety-sensitive nature of this position, strict adherence to KNAPP’s drug-free workplace policy is required. All candidates will be subject to drug-screening in accordance with the policy and will be expected to remain drug-free during their employment. There will be no exception if recreational or medical use of marijuana is permitted in the location of employment and/or residence or if use of marijuana is only during “off-hours.”