Junior Procurement Coordinator

The Junior Procurement Coordinator supports Allied Maker’s buying team with day-to-day coordination, inventory management, and purchasing tasks. This is a hands‑on role: on any given day, it spans purchase order follow‑up, vendor communication, and walking the floor to verify stock levels physically. It is an excellent foundation for a career in operations, procurement, or supply chain in a real workshop environment. Key Responsibilities Purchasing Support Create and issue purchase orders in NetSuite based on MRP signals, department requests, and senior buyer direction Follow up with vendors on acknowledgements, ship dates, and shipping documentation Maintain clean PO records, part/vendor cross‑references, and pricing data in NetSuite Inventory & Stock Checks Perform regular physical stock checks, walking bin locations and comparing physical quantities to system counts Support cycle counts and end‑of‑period inventory counts Partner with Pre‑Production Coordinators to maintain accurate bin locations and organization Coordination Across Teams Work closely with and assist the Quality Control department for QC'ing parts Coordinate with Receiving to resolve PO and packing slip mismatches Escalate shortages and delivery risks to senior procurement and affected teams early Help expedite parts for custom orders or time‑sensitive builds Run basic reports (open POs, aging parts, stock positions) and flag items needing attention Maintain organized vendor contact records and part‑level notes Required Qualifications 0–2 years of experience in procurement, inventory, warehousing, or operations (internships acceptable) Willingness to spend time on the shop floor verifying and locating parts Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple small tasks Comfortable with spreadsheets, email, and ERP‑based data entry Strong written and verbal communication Physically able to stand, walk, climb a ladder, and lift up to 35 lbs Preferred Qualifications Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or related field Familiarity with NetSuite or similar ERP/WMS systems Exposure to manufacturing, lighting, furniture, or custom goods environments Base salary range: $55,000 – $68,000 annually (based on experience) Annual discretionary bonus Medical, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) with company match Paid time off, holidays, and parental leave Employer‑paid life and disability insurance Employee assistance program Safety shoe and eyewear allowance Employee discount on Allied Maker products Work Environment & Physical Requirements On‑site at the Glen Cove workshop Split between desk work and the shop floor / receiving area Active shop environment; PPE required where applicable Requires standing, walking, climbing, and lifting up to 35 lbs About Allied Maker Allied Maker is an American design and manufacturing studio creating luxury‑crafted lighting fixtures. Based in New York, each piece is made to order by a dedicated team of craftspeople, with a focus on authentic materials, refined form, and enduring quality. The studio operates at the intersection of design, engineering, and manufacturing. Ryden Rizzo leads product design and form. Lanette Rizzo leads design direction, production, and client strategy. Together, they set a standard where design integrity, engineering, and performance are inseparable. Allied Maker is widely specified by leading architects and designers and continues to expand its capabilities while maintaining a singular focus: deliver artisan‑crafted, highly engineered, sophisticated yet simple lighting design solutions. Salary Range Annually

$55,000 – $68,000 USD