What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operations & Purchasing Coordinator position at Offshore Milling & Sourcing?
Operations & Purchasing Coordinator
Offshore Milling & Sourcing – Little Rock, AR
Offshore Milling & Sourcing is seeking a highly detailed, extremely organized, and self-motivated professional to support daily operations, purchasing, and customer communication. This role is ideal for someone who excels at managing multiple priorities, communicates clearly, and thrives in a fast-paced, detail-driven environment.
Key Responsibilities:
• Manage purchasing and vendor relationships, including frequent communication with overseas factories
• Manage internal quote log, and keep up with pending and open quotes, etc.
• Receive factory quotes, review pricing, and evaluate for best cost, quality, and delivery
• Compare supplier pricing and recommend the best sourcing options
• Negotiate with vendors as needed to secure favorable terms
• Handle high-volume email communication with suppliers and customers
• Build accurate customer quotes, pricing, and order documentation
• Support customer service and sales with order status updates and issue resolution
• Create and manage purchase orders, track deliveries, and expedite shipments
• Support shipping, receiving, and inventory coordination
• Perform general clerical duties including data entry, filing, and recordkeeping
Required Qualifications:
• Highly detail-oriented and exceptionally organized
• High school diploma required (additional education a plus)
• 2 years of experience in operations, purchasing, sourcing, office coordination, or customer service
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and MS Office
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proven ability to multitask, prioritize, and meet deadlines accurately
• Dependable, punctual, and team-oriented
• Clerical and bookkeeping skills a plus
Preferred / Strongly Desired:
• Experience in fasteners, manufacturing, or industrial supply
• Proven sourcing and negotiation skills
Compensation & Benefits:
• Top pay based on experience
• Full benefits package
• 401(k) plan
• Drug screen required
SEND ALL APPLICATIONS & RESUMES TO NICK@OFFSHOREMILLING.COM