Purchasing Coordinator
Purchasing Coordinator
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Job Description
The ideal candidate for a Purchasing Coordinator would be able to do the following:
Reporting to the Director of Supply Chain Management the Purchasing Coordinator is responsible for ensuring the timely and accurate execution of purchase orders (POs) within the ERP system. This role focuses on transactional procurement tasks including releasing POs managing order acknowledgments resolving pastdue orders addressing scheduling exceptions and clearing invoice holds. The Purchasing Coordinator serves as the first line of defense for procurementrelated issues supporting smooth supply chain operations while developing foundational skills for future growth in procurement and planning.
- Purchase Order Execution:
- Release purchase orders (POs) on time based on MRP requirements and procurement schedules.
- Confirm and manage supplier acknowledgments ensuring accuracy of order details such as quantities prices and delivery dates.
- Order Management:
- Proactively address pastdue POs by communicating with suppliers to update schedules.
- Handle scheduleout and schedulein exceptions to maintain inventory alignment with business needs.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to identify and resolve order discrepancies.
- Invoice Hold Resolution:
- Monitor and clear invoice holds by addressing mismatches between invoices POs and receipts.
- Work with Accounts Payable and suppliers to resolve discrepancies promptly.
- Supplier Communication:
- Serve as the primary contact for daytoday supplier inquiries related to purchase orders.
- Escalate critical supplier issues to the Procurement Manager as needed.
- System Maintenance:
- Maintain accurate and uptodate purchase order records within the ERP system.
- Assist in updating supplier and material master data as required.
Qualifications :
For a candidate to be successful as a Purchasing Coordinator they must have:
- Bachelors degree in business Supply Chain or a related field preferred; high school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- 12 years of experience in procurement supply chain or a similar role preferred but not required.
- Proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel).
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Effective communication skills for interacting with suppliers and internal teams.
- Demonstrated analytical & critical thinking skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fastpaced environment.
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Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
