Supply Chain management / Buyer / Procurement

Purchasing Coordinator

Founded in 1986 Bray International is a global leader in industrial valves, actuators, and control products, delivering innovative flow control solutions to customers in more than 40 countries. As a privately held company with nearly four decades of engineered excellence, Bray has built a strong reputation for high-performance products, superior value, and exceptional customer service. Driven by a long-standing commitment to excellence, Bray offers the stability of a trusted, privately owned organization that continues to grow through innovation, collaboration, and integrity. Guided by our vision to be the most respected and successful valve, actuator, and controls company in the world, Bray places peopleour employees, customers, and partnersat the heart of everything we do. We pursue progress through continuous improvement, a family-like culture, and an entrepreneurial spirit that shapes the future of flow control solutions.

The Purchasing Coordinator supports purchasing, planning, and logistics activities to ensure timely material availability and supplier performance. This role serves as a key liaison between suppliers, Planning, Scheduling, Logistics, and Receiving teams by managing purchase order commitments, monitoring supplier confirmations, coordinating shipments, expediting critical orders, and maintaining accurate ERP data. Review and maintain purchase order delivery dates in the ERP system.

Ensure purchase order data remains accurate and current.

Communicate with suppliers regarding order status, delivery commitments, lead times, shipment status, and schedule changes.

Expedite purchase orders to prevent material shortages and customer delivery issues.

Obtain best available lead times and shipment information for urgent requirements.

Track shipment movement through carrier and freight forwarder reporting tools.

Coordinate with logistics providers regarding shipment delays, expedited shipments, and priority containers.

Analyze late supplier confirmations, delivery performance, and schedule changes.

Monitor supplier lead time and transit time changes and update ERP/system parameters to maintain accurate delivery schedules and material planning.

Prepare purchasing reports and analyze procurement data.

Maintain reports and records necessary for purchasing and supply chain operations.

Collaborate with Planning, Scheduling, Receiving, Logistics, Quality, and Sales teams to support business objectives.

Support continuous improvement initiatives within purchasing and supply chain processes.

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Operations Management, or related field preferred.

• 1 to 3 years of purchasing, procurement, customer service, logistics, or supply chain experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with international suppliers and import logistics.
• Knowledge of inventory planning and manufacturing processes.
• Understanding of procurement best practices and supplier management.

At Bray International, we are the leading provider of industrial valves, actuators, and related control products, renowned for our innovative flow control solutions worldwide. Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

• Paid holidays and vacation
• Join Bray International and be part of a dynamic team dedicated to shaping the future of flow control solutions!

As a federal subcontractor, Bray International Inc., Employment is contingent upon a successful background screening and compliance with federal requirements, including drug testing for controlled substances under the federal Controlled Substances Act, which includes marijuana. This requirement applies regardless of state or local marijuana/cannabis laws.

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