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Purchasing Coordinator

TGW Systems Inc.

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.


What you'll be handling

  • 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 plus coordinate purchasing activities cross-functionally with Project Management, Engineering, Controls, Solutions Engineering, and Sales to ensure requirements are met.
  • Perform general administrative support and office management duties related to office supplies, facility needs, and travel coordination.
What you'll need
  • Education: Associate degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field, or equivalent work experience required
  • Experience: Prior experience in purchasing, preferably within a manufacturing or automated logistics environment.
  • 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
What you'll receive


TGW offers full medical, dental, and vision benefits, 401K with company match, tuition reimbursement, competitive pay with PTO package offerings, along with safety shoe, protective eyewear, and fitness reimbursement.


TGW is an equal opportunity employer.

In this position, you can expect the following benefits, among others.


Additional benefits


All benefits
Vacancy posted 4 days ago
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