We are looking for a detail-oriented Purchasing Coordinator to support procurement and inventory activities for a manufacturing operation in Hanford, California. This contract position offers the potential for a permanent opportunity and is ideal for someone who can balance cost, quality, and timing while maintaining strong vendor relationships and reliable material flow for plant operations. The role will focus on purchasing coordination, inventory oversight, and cross-functional communication to help keep production and facility needs on track. Responsibilities: • Source and purchase materials, services, equipment, repair items, tools, and plant supplies needed to support daily operations. • Create and release purchase orders in alignment with company policies, approval requirements, and established procurement procedures. • Monitor inventory activity by maintaining replenishment levels, reviewing non-stock requests, processing returns, and helping identify excess or obsolete materials. • Partner with suppliers to secure competitive pricing, dependable service, and appropriate stock availability for production and facility requirements. • Review requisitions, orders, and related purchasing documentation to confirm accuracy and compliance with internal standards. • Track open orders, follow up on delayed shipments or backorders, and communicate expected delivery timing to internal teams. • Analyze purchasing and inventory data to support cost savings, avoid unnecessary spend, and improve overall supply chain performance. • Assess material demand for manufacturing and plant upkeep to help ensure critical items are available when needed. • Assist with month-end and annual inventory counting activities while supporting inventory accuracy and reporting. • Follow workplace safety requirements, good manufacturing practices, and food safety and quality standards in all purchasing-related activities.

• 2+ years of experience in purchasing, procurement, or inventory coordination within a manufacturing environment. • Working knowledge of purchase order processing, material purchasing, and general purchasing department operations. • Experience supporting inventory control activities such as cycle counts, annual inventory, stock replenishment, or asset tracking. • Ability to evaluate pricing and purchasing data to make practical, cost-conscious decisions. • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple orders, deadlines, and supplier follow-up activities. • Familiarity with GMP or similar regulated manufacturing standards. • Clear communication skills for coordinating with suppliers and internal departments. • Proficiency with standard business systems and tools used for procurement documentation and reporting.

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Hanford, CA
onsite
Temporary to Hire
18 - 21 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Purchasing Coordinator to support procurement and inventory activities for a manufacturing operation in Hanford, California. This contract position offers the potential for a permanent opportunity and is ideal for someone who can balance cost, quality, and timing while maintaining strong vendor relationships and reliable material flow for plant operations. The role will focus on purchasing coordination, inventory oversight, and cross-functional communication to help keep production and facility needs on track. Responsibilities: • Source and purchase materials, services, equipment, repair items, tools, and plant supplies needed to support daily operations. • Create and release purchase orders in alignment with company policies, approval requirements, and established procurement procedures. • Monitor inventory activity by maintaining replenishment levels, reviewing non-stock requests, processing returns, and helping identify excess or obsolete materials. • Partner with suppliers to secure competitive pricing, dependable service, and appropriate stock availability for production and facility requirements. • Review requisitions, orders, and related purchasing documentation to confirm accuracy and compliance with internal standards. • Track open orders, follow up on delayed shipments or backorders, and communicate expected delivery timing to internal teams. • Analyze purchasing and inventory data to support cost savings, avoid unnecessary spend, and improve overall supply chain performance. • Assess material demand for manufacturing and plant upkeep to help ensure critical items are available when needed. • Assist with month-end and annual inventory counting activities while supporting inventory accuracy and reporting. • Follow workplace safety requirements, good manufacturing practices, and food safety and quality standards in all purchasing-related activities.
2026-05-20T00:00:00Z

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