Purchasing Coordinator

Overview:
TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients world-wide. This Client is an American multinational semiconductor company based in Austin, that develops computer processors and related technologies for business and consumer markets. Global company that specializes in manufacturing semiconductor devices used in computer processing. The company also produces flash memories, graphics processors, motherboard chip sets, and a variety of components used in consumer electronics goods.


Job Title: Purchasing Coordinator


Duration: 12 Months
Location: Austin, TX
Job Type: Temporary assignment
Work Type: Onsite


Job Description:


Job Duties:

• Requires experience buying small component parts, hard drives and cables.
• Needs familiarity with the standard distribution suppliers.
• MRP experience preferred.
• Knowledge of a PO system (no specific one required).
• Ensures timely order placement of product or service requirements from pre-selected sources of supply.
• Issues releases against pre-established blanket purchase orders.
• Provides follow-up information on delivery schedule status.
• Prepares and maintains reports and files.
• Provides general assistance to Buyers and Section Managers in routine purchasing activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Experience And Education:

• Minimum of 0-2 years of direct purchasing experience.
• Requires knowledge of purchasing systems and procedures.
• Word processing and spreadsheet skills highly desirable.
• Electronic component experience preferred.

TekWissen® Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.