Purchasing Coordinator

Purchasing CoordinatorUnder minimal supervision, performs all duties related to purchase order entry and post-entry supply chain tracking. Interacts with suppliers, both foreign and domestic, to maintain pricing and delivery scheduling. Interacts with internal personnel as a liaison between supply orders and demand orders.Essential duties and responsibilities include the following, however, other duties may apply:Precise entry, proofing, maintenance and submission of purchase orders based on customer demand, Material Requirements Planning and management direction.Accurately analyze data based on forecast and history to maintain accurate inventory levels.Accurate entry, proofing and maintenance of supplier container shipments.Maintain a superior level of accuracy while creating and verifying purchase order information, including proper product costing, shipping instructions, etc.Coordinate order status reports submissions from supplier. Resolve changes and discrepancies and update purchase order information accordingly.Routine purchase order review and follow-up, and expediting of order information.Maintains supplier price lists.Review and resolve supplier invoice discrepancies.Quote material from a minimum of three different suppliers.Attend production meetings and report with purchasing updates to the appropriate personnel on time.Report on-time delivery monthly or as requested for domestic and international suppliers.Back up and support Production Scheduler as needed.Communicate professionally and courteously directly with suppliers in relation to order processing as required to resolve issues and receive order acknowledgment.E-File all order documents and electronically attach to appropriate system locations per document management system.Maintain stock levels of supplies and make maintenance, repair and operating purchases.Qualifications:To perform this job satisfactorily, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.Knowledge and understanding of the regulations and requirements of operating within a Foreign Trade Zone.Must be familiar with analysis and maintenance of MRP systems.Communicate honestly, professionally and respectfully with others and demonstrate effective listening skills.Excellent organizational and communication skills.Strong, ambitious, motivated team player, leadership, interpersonal, time management skills. Strong attention to detail and concern of importance.Excellent mechanical and conceptual skills with knowledge base of the manufacturing industry.Ability to manage multiple projects with minimum direction.Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office Outlook, Excel, etc.Education and/or Experience:3 to 5 years of related experience minimum in purchasing.Experience with various metals, alloys, and casting products.College Degree preferred; high school diploma required.Strong understanding of manufactured/engineered components.