Purchasing Coordinator

LHH is looking for a Purchasing Coordinator for a temp to hire position in Charlotte, NC. The Purchasing Coordinator supports day‑to‑day procurement activities by sourcing and ordering materials, components, and services needed to support operations and aftermarket demand. This role manages both direct and indirect purchasing, including maintenance supplies, equipment, and stocked items, while ensuring inventory levels, pricing, and delivery commitments align with business requirements. The position also provides administrative assistance within the purchasing function and broader administrative group as needed. This position is fully onsite in Charlotte, NC Monday - Friday.

Responsibilities:

• Source materials and services across a wide range of categories, including mechanical and electrical components, fabricated parts, office supplies, and equipment
• Request and evaluate vendor pricing and lead times for standard and custom items, including coordination with domestic and international suppliers
• Prepare and issue purchase orders based on system‑generated requirements and internal requests, ensuring accuracy of pricing, quantities, and delivery dates
• Monitor inventory levels and initiate replenishment in alignment with planning parameters; collaborate with inventory planning stakeholders on recommended adjustments
• Maintain accurate supplier and item data within the ERP system, including tracking discontinued items and approved replacements
• Support purchases tied to customer‑specific or non‑standard orders, such as expedited shipments, direct‑to‑customer deliveries, assemblies, or warranty‑related items
• Partner with internal teams and vendors to resolve issues related to pricing discrepancies, delivery delays, quality concerns, documentation, receipts, and invoicing
• Coordinate return material processes and provide feedback on supplier performance, including delivery reliability, quality, and cost improvement opportunities
• Manage procurement and distribution of office supplies for the local office location
• Collect, track, and audit vendor insurance documentation to ensure compliance and timely renewal
• Maintain organized records of purchasing transactions and contribute to continuous improvement of purchasing processes and procedures

Qualifications:

• 3 years of experience in a purchasing or procurement role involving components, MRO supplies, or service procurement
• Experience working closely with vendors and processing purchase orders required
• Background in manufacturing, machinery, or equipment‑related industries preferred
• Ability to interpret business documents, technical information, and procedural guidelines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for reports, documentation, and professional correspondence
• Customer‑focused approach with timely follow‑up and collaboration across departments, customers, and suppliers
• Comfortable working with percentages, ratios, and basic statistical concepts
• Ability to apply mathematical reasoning to inventory, pricing, and purchasing decisions
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Experience using ERP systems
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical and technical drawings
• Strong critical‑thinking skills with the ability to identify issues, analyze data, and determine practical solutions
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment with shifting priorities and time‑sensitive demands