What are the responsibilities and job description for the Purchasing Coordinator position at Mach Connections?
Description
Position Summary
The Purchasing & Logistics Specialist is responsible for ensuring uninterrupted material flow to support
manufacturing operations. This role plans, procures, expedites, and coordinates materials required for
production while proactively identifying and resolving shortages before they impact output.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Procurement & Purchasing
Qualifications:
Education & Experience
Position Summary
The Purchasing & Logistics Specialist is responsible for ensuring uninterrupted material flow to support
manufacturing operations. This role plans, procures, expedites, and coordinates materials required for
production while proactively identifying and resolving shortages before they impact output.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- 90–95% material availability
- High purchase order accuracy and timeliness
- Minimal production downtime due to shortages
- Timely resolution of critical shortages
- Improved supplier delivery performance
Procurement & Purchasing
- Source and procure materials
- Issue and manage purchase orders
- Evaluate pricing, lead times, supplier performance
- Maintain material availability
- Align with production schedules
- Anticipate shortages
- Track and expedite materials
- Own shortage resolution
- Coordinate inbound material flow
- Monitor and report risks
- Collaborate across departments
- Communicate risks and plans
- Improve processes and supplier performance
Qualifications:
Education & Experience
- High school diploma required
- 1–3 years relevant experience preferred
- ERP/MRP systems
- Microsoft Office
- Problem-solving, communication, organization
- Ability to manage priorities and work collaboratively
- Office and production floor
- Moderate noise exposure
- PPE required
- Competitive benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability Insurance
- 401K Plan- weekly employer match
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off
- Opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Collaborative and supportive work environment.