Purchasing Coordinator
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential functions/duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other duties/functions may be added or assigned.<br><br>• Lead sourcing and purchasing of materials, with a focus on aluminum and other key production commodities.<br>• Identify cost-saving opportunities, supplier consolidation, and value engineering solutions.<br>• Strive to reduce DIOH while maintaining optimal inventory levels of aluminum products and materials in line with production needs and demand forecasts.<br>• Maintain accurate vendor records, including pricing, lead times, and order status.<br>• Oversee the ordering process, ensuring that all purchases align with project timelines and production schedules.<br>• Support local freight and logistics coordination to ensure on-time delivery, contract adherence, and accurate documentation.<br>• Collaborate with receiving, production, and inventory teams to align supply with demand.<br>• Monitor global market trends and assist in sourcing analytics (e.g., benchmarking, cost modeling, volume analysis).<br>• Track supplier performance, assist in issue resolution, and maintain ongoing communication.<br>• Support documentation and compliance processes, including NDAs, vendor onboarding, and audit preparation.<br>• Prepare routine reports and KPIs related to purchasing, supplier metrics, and transportation.<br>• Address supplier escalations and help coordinate regular supplier reviews (monthly, quarterly, annual).<br>• Assist with inventory cycle counts and coordination of material movement.<br>• Collaborate with the inventory and production teams to monitor stock levels, reorder points, and lead times. <br>• Partner with Engineering, Operations, and Finance to support project timelines and cost objectives.<br>• Collaborate with site and corporate teams on sourcing strategies and supplier communications.<br>• Perform other duties as assigned.<br><br>Minimum Requirements:<br>• 1–3 years of experience in supply chain, purchasing, logistics, or coordination roles (manufacturing environment preferred).<br>• Associate’s degree preferred; a bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Business, or related field is a plus. A combination of relevant education and experience will be considered.<br>• Familiarity with ERP and TMS systems (e.g., SAP, NetSuite, Epicor, Infor) and strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel.<br>• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities, with attention to detail.<br>• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact across departments and with vendors.<br>• Ability to identify and resolve issues proactively and escalate when necessary.<br>• Understanding of global supply chain processes, trade compliance, and logistics best practices.
Purchasing Activities, Purchasing Department, Purchasing Functions, Purchase Orders, Purchasing Materials, Buyer, Buying Processes, Assigned Commodities, Assigned Commodity, Materials Requirements Planning, Purchased Materials
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- Riverton, UT
- onsite
- Temporary
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25.34 - 29.34 USD / Hourly
- Essential Duties and Responsibilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential functions/duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other duties/functions may be added or assigned.<br><br>• Lead sourcing and purchasing of materials, with a focus on aluminum and other key production commodities.<br>• Identify cost-saving opportunities, supplier consolidation, and value engineering solutions.<br>• Strive to reduce DIOH while maintaining optimal inventory levels of aluminum products and materials in line with production needs and demand forecasts.<br>• Maintain accurate vendor records, including pricing, lead times, and order status.<br>• Oversee the ordering process, ensuring that all purchases align with project timelines and production schedules.<br>• Support local freight and logistics coordination to ensure on-time delivery, contract adherence, and accurate documentation.<br>• Collaborate with receiving, production, and inventory teams to align supply with demand.<br>• Monitor global market trends and assist in sourcing analytics (e.g., benchmarking, cost modeling, volume analysis).<br>• Track supplier performance, assist in issue resolution, and maintain ongoing communication.<br>• Support documentation and compliance processes, including NDAs, vendor onboarding, and audit preparation.<br>• Prepare routine reports and KPIs related to purchasing, supplier metrics, and transportation.<br>• Address supplier escalations and help coordinate regular supplier reviews (monthly, quarterly, annual).<br>• Assist with inventory cycle counts and coordination of material movement.<br>• Collaborate with the inventory and production teams to monitor stock levels, reorder points, and lead times. <br>• Partner with Engineering, Operations, and Finance to support project timelines and cost objectives.<br>• Collaborate with site and corporate teams on sourcing strategies and supplier communications.<br>• Perform other duties as assigned.<br><br>Minimum Requirements:<br>• 1–3 years of experience in supply chain, purchasing, logistics, or coordination roles (manufacturing environment preferred).<br>• Associate’s degree preferred; a bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Business, or related field is a plus. A combination of relevant education and experience will be considered.<br>• Familiarity with ERP and TMS systems (e.g., SAP, NetSuite, Epicor, Infor) and strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel.<br>• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities, with attention to detail.<br>• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact across departments and with vendors.<br>• Ability to identify and resolve issues proactively and escalate when necessary.<br>• Understanding of global supply chain processes, trade compliance, and logistics best practices.
- 2025-10-21T17:45:06Z