Purchasing Coordinator

Responsibilities:

• Oversees the material movement from vendors to manufacturing facility in conjunction with shipping/receiving.
• Determines inventory levels and requirements by analyzing material requirements through the MRP system and production schedule.
• Establishes and/or manages vendor relations.
• Interacts with suppliers to schedule delivery times and resolve shipping errors.
• Updates ERP system with data relating to purchasing such as latest vendor information, pricing, lead times etc.
• Negotiates pricing and shipping terms with suppliers.
• Interacts with new product development team for prototype and pilot builds of new products.
• Attends as required, to support projects, production, planning and vendors.

Qualifications:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with proven negotiation skills.
• Thorough understanding of purchasing procedures and policies.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Microsoft Office, Crystal Reports and ERP experience preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• 3-5 years of purchasing, inventory, and cost control experience in a manufacturing setting required.
• Chemical Procurement Experience preferred.