Purchasing Coordinator

Job Description Snelling is currently recruiting for a Purchasing Coordinator for a well-established industrial company in the Nashville area. This is an excellent direct hire opportunity for a detail-oriented purchasing professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and collaborating with suppliers, sales teams, and operations to ensure materials are purchased competitively and delivered on time. The ideal candidate will have experience in purchasing, procurement, inventory management, or supply chain operations within a manufacturing, industrial, or steel distribution environment. Responsibilities Source and purchase steel products and other materials to support customer and operational needs. Solicit competitive pricing and negotiate with mills and suppliers. Build and maintain strong supplier relationships while identifying new sourcing opportunities. Create, maintain, and track purchase orders through the ERP system. Monitor open purchase orders and update delivery schedules as needed. Coordinate inventory transfers between branch locations. Schedule inbound deliveries and communicate receiving schedules with warehouse operations. Resolve shipping discrepancies, shortages, damaged materials, and quality concerns with suppliers. Review inventory reports to identify purchasing needs and replenishment opportunities. Generate purchasing and inventory reports for internal teams. Monitor supplier performance related to quality, delivery, and responsiveness. Collaborate with sales, warehouse, operations, and accounting teams to ensure accurate inventory and material costs. Participate in process improvement initiatives that enhance purchasing efficiency and inventory performance. Qualifications 2+ years of experience in purchasing, procurement, inventory management, or supply chain. Experience in manufacturing, industrial distribution, or steel products is strongly preferred. Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple projects. Excellent communication and relationship-building skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and ERP systems. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities. High level of accuracy and attention to detail. Why Apply? Direct hire opportunity with a stable and growing company. Competitive salary of $70,000–$100,000, depending on experience. Collaborative team environment with opportunities for professional growth. Remote opportunity available if you live in Birmingham, AL Company Description SNELLING - THE STAFFING COMPANY OF CHOICE WE ARE “HOW WORK GETS DONE” We are proud to serve employers and job seekers in and around the Birmingham, AL area. The Snelling founders began the company based on the objective of helping people to “achieve the success they desire.” This objective has been a guiding princi Snelling Birmingham specializes in placing great talent in several demanding business sectors, including: ADMINISTRATIVE & CLERICAL ENGINEERING EXECUTIVE SEARCH FINANCE & ACCOUNTING HUMAN RESOURCES INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY LEGAL LOGISTICS MANUFACTURING & LIGHT INDUSTRIAL MARKETING, SALES, AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT #readytowork #J-18808-Ljbffr