Purchasing Coordinator

Location 3001 ORCHARD VISTA DR SE,STE 300,Grand Rapids, MI, 49546-7094,United States Employee Type FT Non-Exempt Description The Purchasing Coordinator is responsible for executing all purchasing activities in a timely and cost-effective manner. This role supports the Purchasing and Realization teams to ensure supplies and services are under budget and on site when required. Duties and Responsibilities Support day‑to‑day purchasing and sourcing activities, including issuing RFQs/RFPs, creating purchase orders, and coordinating with approved suppliers. Maintain regular communication with suppliers to track orders, resolve delivery, pricing, and quality issues, and ensure timely fulfillment. Assist with supplier evaluation and performance monitoring, including delivery, quality, and supply continuity metrics. Support cost control, process improvement, and sourcing initiatives under the guidance of the Purchasing Manager. Maintain accurate purchasing and supplier data within the ERP system and support internal reporting needs. Coordinate purchasing activities cross‑functionally with Project Management, Engineering, Controls, Solutions Engineering, and Sales to ensure requirements are met. Assist in maintaining an organized supply base by supporting supplier selection, documentation, and compliance efforts. Perform general administrative support and office management duties related to office supplies, facility needs, and travel coordination. Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, ethical standards, and confidentiality requirements. Perform other related duties as assigned. Requirements Education: Associate degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field, or equivalent work experience required. Experience: Some prior experience in purchasing, preferably within a manufacturing or automated logistics environment. Skills & Abilities Demonstrated understanding of supply chain principles and processes Strong critical thinking, analytical, and problem‑solving skills Familiarity with ERP systems Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet aggressive deadlines, and maintain strong internal customer focus Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with a variety of audiences. Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) Physical and Cognitive Requirements Ability to remain stationary at a desk for prolonged periods of time. Ability to lift and carry supplies and materials up to 20 lbs on occasion. Ability to use office equipment, computers, and various electronic devices constantly throughout workday. Ability to move around office environment and reach with hands and arms regularly. Ability to communicate with others verbally and in writing, on a frequent basis. Ability to focus and complete tasks throughout workday in office environment. The physical and cognitive demands described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functio ns. Other Requirements This position may require work at TGW customer sites. TGW’s customers may require background checks before accessing their sites. Refusal to participate in a customer-required background check may result in a customer barring access and a subsequent reduction in work. Equal Opportunity Employer TGW Systems Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. #J-18808-Ljbffr