Purchasing & Quality Control Coordinator

Hybrid Purchasing And Quality Coordinator

This hybrid role supports both the purchasing and quality functions by coordinating mill orders and releases, verifying incoming material, and preparing customer-required certifications. The position requires strong attention to detail, comfort with data-heavy systems, and working knowledge of steel grades, dimensions, tolerances, and plant capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Price items appropriately based on product extras while staying mindful of plant capabilities, grades, tolerances, and customer requirements.
• Verifying PPS data, entering purchase orders and costs, and maintaining mill price blocks.
• Maintain data for monthly contract tons per mill and adjust monthly price changes per mill contract.
• Monitor, prioritize, and expedite orders/loads; provide PO status updates as requested.
• Enter PO base information into the RUAN portal and provide release information.
• Resolve pricing discrepancies if they arise with Accounts Payable.
• Resolve shipment errors and material issues/defects with suppliers and/or mills; determine acceptability and prepare documentation for claims/debits where applicable.
• Support receiving by answering questions regarding incoming material and reconciling received coil information against purchase orders.
• Input and verify chemical and mechanical information (chemistries, physicals, N&R values, etc.) and forward chemistries to the Certifications team as needed.
• Prepare and file customer-required certifications/certificates of analysis for shipments that meet specifications; file supporting documentation (receiving reports, lab results, certifications).
• Track shipped loads and file documentation accordingly; distribute mill reports and obtain gauge/width documentation per request.
• Respond to customer/sales inquiries via email, phone, and fax.
• Track and monitor both internal and external testing requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High attention to detail with accurate data entry skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; customer service mindset.
• Strong math skills and comfort working with tolerances, gauges, and dimensions.
• Ability to read purchase orders/work orders and research inquiries or problems independently.
• Independent decision-making with strong prioritization and multi-tasking skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Working knowledge of steel grades and dimensions; steel service center and/or manufacturing knowledge preferred.
• Computer literacy required; proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Shipping/Receiving experience helpful; quality/certifications experience a plus.
• Ability to follow written instructions on work orders and SOPs.

Why Heidtman Steel

Heidtman Steel has been a trusted industry leader for over 70 years, delivering innovative, customer-focused solutions with a strong "can-do" attitude. As a family-owned company, we value our employees and foster a supportive, team-oriented environment.

What We Offer:

• Competitive compensation with performance-based bonuses
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, dental, and prescription coverage
• 401(k) plan with company match and flexible spending account
• Company paid disability and life insurance benefits
• Health club reimbursement and tuition assistance and more!