Purchasing Coordinator

1 week ago

Indianapolis, United States Amerifab Inc Full time

Manufacturing Purchasing Manager

Position Overview:

The Manufacturing Purchasing Manager is responsible for overseeing the procurement of raw materials, equipment, and supplies necessary for steel mill equipment manufacturing operations. This role involves negotiating contracts, managing supplier relationships, ensuring timely delivery of materials, and maintaining cost efficiency without compromising quality. Additionally, this role coordinates outbound shipping of finished goods in conjunction with sales and assists in shared receiving responsibilities with Production Manager. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, excellent negotiation abilities, and a deep understanding of the manufacturing industry, possibly a background in the steel industry or machining background .

Key Responsibilities:

  • Strategic Sourcing and Procurement:
  • Develop and implement procurement strategies to ensure the timely and cost-effective supply of materials.
  • Identify and evaluate potential suppliers based on quality, cost, and reliability.
  • Understand ordering and production lead times as it pertains to ordering & delivering purchased parts to the shop in coordination with production schedule
  • Supplier Management:
  • Establish and maintain strong relationships with suppliers.
  • Negotiate contracts, terms, and pricing agreements with suppliers.
  • Monitor supplier performance and resolve any issues related to delivery, quality, or cost to avoid disruptions to production
  • Build and maintain a network of suppliers establishing measures for relationships leading to consistent, cost-effective, and nimble supply chains.
  • Inventory Management:
  • Collaborate with production and accounting to manage inventory levels and ensure the availability of materials.
  • Implement inventory control systems to optimize stock levels and reduce waste.
  • Cost Management:
  • Analyze market trends to anticipate changes in supply and pricing.
  • Continuously seek ways to reduce procurement costs while maintaining quality standards.
  • Compliance and Risk Management:
  • Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations, standards, and company policies.
  • Identify potential risks in the supply chain and develop mitigation strategies.
  • Team Leadership:
  • Lead and develop a small team including cage and material handler
  • Foster a collaborative and high-performance work environment working closely with Production Manager, team leads and supervisors to ensure timely delivery of product to customers

Qualifications:

  • Education:
  • Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
  • Experience:
  • Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in purchasing or procurement within a manufacturing environment
  • Proven track record of successful supplier negotiations and cost management.
  • Skills:
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational skills
  • Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
  • Proficiency in procurement software and inventory management systems.
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
  • Ability to delegate tasks when necessary to ensure best usage of time and resources

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Professional certifications such as Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) or Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP).
  • Experience with lean manufacturing principles or Six Sigma.

Work Environment:

  • This position is typically based in an office setting but may require occasional travel to supplier sites and manufacturing facilities.
  • Work across departments to ensure machined parts are ordered correctly and delivered on time to shop for production.

Application Process:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and cover letter detailing their qualifications and experience relevant to this role.

  • Purchasing Procurement Coordinator

    2 weeks ago

    Indianapolis, United States Creative Financial Staffing Full time

    Job DescriptionPurchasing Procurement Coordinator ABOUT THE COMPANY:Our client is a leading healthcare network dedicated to providing exceptional patient care and innovative medical solutions. With a commitment to excellence, they strive to ensure their patients receive the highest quality of care while fostering a supportive and rewarding work environment...

  • Purchasing Procurement Coordinator

    2 weeks ago

    Indianapolis, United States Creative Financial Staffing Full time

    Purchasing Procurement Coordinator ABOUT THE COMPANY: Our client is a leading healthcare network dedicated to providing exceptional patient care and innovative medical solutions. With a commitment to excellence, they strive to ensure their patients receive the highest quality of care while fostering a supportive and rewarding work environment for their...

  • Purchasing Coordinator

    1 week ago

    Indianapolis, United States AmeriFab, Inc Full time

    Manufacturing Purchasing ManagerPosition Overview:The Manufacturing Purchasing Manager is responsible for overseeing the procurement of raw materials, equipment, and supplies necessary for steel mill equipment manufacturing operations. This role involves negotiating contracts, managing supplier relationships, ensuring timely delivery of materials, and...

  • Purchasing Coordinator

    1 week ago

    Indianapolis, United States AmeriFab, Inc Full time

    Manufacturing Purchasing ManagerPosition Overview:The Manufacturing Purchasing Manager is responsible for overseeing the procurement of raw materials, equipment, and supplies necessary for steel mill equipment manufacturing operations. This role involves negotiating contracts, managing supplier relationships, ensuring timely delivery of materials, and...

  • Purchasing Coordinator

    2 weeks ago

    Indianapolis, United States White Lodging Full time

    Summary: Assist the overall operations of the Purchasing and Receiving areas. To streamline and create effective duties to ordering, procurement, planning, and quality assurance of all food and beverage needs in the hotel. This includes processes and checklists in the ordering, delivery, storage, accounting, rotation, and inventory of all items specific to...

  • Purchasing Coordinator

    5 days ago

    Indianapolis, United States Brulin Full time

    Responsible for a variety of tasks in the purchasing department that include, but is not limited to, preparing, reviewing, and tracking purchase orders through the purchasing process. Under the guidance of Purchasing Manager and Purchasing Agent, works with vendors to obtain competitive pricing based on quotes, price lists and quantity ordered. Inputs all...

  • Purchasing Coordinator

    7 days ago

    Indianapolis, United States Brulin Full time

    Responsible for a variety of tasks in the purchasing department that include, but is not limited to, preparing, reviewing, and tracking purchase orders through the purchasing process. Under the guidance of Purchasing Manager and Purchasing Agent, works with vendors to obtain competitive pricing based on quotes, price lists and quantity ordered. Inputs all...

  • Purchasing Coordinator

    5 days ago

    Indianapolis, United States Brulin Full time

    Responsible for a variety of tasks in the purchasing department that include, but is not limited to, preparing, reviewing, and tracking purchase orders through the purchasing process. Under the guidance of Purchasing Manager and Purchasing Agent, works with vendors to obtain competitive pricing based on quotes, price lists and quantity ordered. Inputs all...

  • Purchasing Manager

    2 weeks ago

    Indianapolis, United States AmeriFab, Inc Full time

    Manufacturing Purchasing ManagerPosition Overview:The Manufacturing Purchasing Manager is responsible for overseeing the procurement of raw materials, equipment, and supplies necessary for steel mill equipment manufacturing operations. This role involves negotiating contracts, managing supplier relationships, ensuring timely delivery of materials, and...

  • Purchasing Manager

    2 weeks ago

    Indianapolis, United States AmeriFab, Inc Full time

    Manufacturing Purchasing ManagerPosition Overview:The Manufacturing Purchasing Manager is responsible for overseeing the procurement of raw materials, equipment, and supplies necessary for steel mill equipment manufacturing operations. This role involves negotiating contracts, managing supplier relationships, ensuring timely delivery of materials, and...

  • Corporate Purchasing Clerk

    4 weeks ago

    Indianapolis, United States Herff Jones Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionJob descriptionPosition Title: Corporate Purchasing ClerkLocation: ( Hybrid ) 4719 W. 62nd St, Indianapolis, IN 46268Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pmTHE MOST TRUSTED NAME IN CELEBRATING STUDENT MILESTONES – HERFF JONESHerff Jones is the leading provider of graduation and educational products and services designed to...

  • Procurement Coordinator

    3 weeks ago

    Indianapolis, United States Outdoor Environments Group Full time

    Outdoor Environments Group is seeking motivated, hardworking individuals to work as a construction purchasing coordinator, who will coordinate all purchasing of materials for all jobs. The Purchasing Coordinator will work directly with Project Mangers, Landscape architects and vendors to ensure on time delivery, best cost, and accurate PO management. ...

  • Marketing Coordinator

    4 weeks ago

    Indianapolis, United States MI Homes, Inc. Full time

    M/I Homes has been building new homes of outstanding quality and superior design for more than 40 years. Founded in 1976 by Irving and Melvin Schottenstein and guided by Irving’s drive to always “treat the customer right,” we have fulfilled the dreams of over 140,000 homeowners and grown to become one of the nation’s leading homebuilders. M/I Homes...

  • Marketing Coordinator

    4 weeks ago

    Indianapolis, United States MI Homes, Inc. Full time

    M/I Homes has been building new homes of outstanding quality and superior design for more than 40 years. Founded in 1976 by Irving and Melvin Schottenstein and guided by Irving's drive to always "treat the customer right," we have fulfilled the dreams of over 140,000 homeowners and grown to become one of the nation's leading homebuilders. M/I Homes started...

  • Marketing Coordinator

    4 weeks ago

    Indianapolis, United States MI Homes Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionM/I Homes has been building new homes of outstanding quality and superior design for more than 40 years. Founded in 1976 by Irving and Melvin Schottenstein and guided by Irving’s drive to always “treat the customer right,” we have fulfilled the dreams of over 140,000 homeowners and grown to become one of the nation’s...

  • Marketing Coordinator

    4 weeks ago

    Indianapolis, United States MI Homes Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionM/I Homes has been building new homes of outstanding quality and superior design for more than 40 years. Founded in 1976 by Irving and Melvin Schottenstein and guided by Irving’s drive to always “treat the customer right,” we have fulfilled the dreams of over 140,000 homeowners and grown to become one of the nation’s...

  • Sales Coordinator

    4 weeks ago

    Indianapolis, United States Creative Bus Sales Full time

    **Sign on Bonus - $1,000.00** **Description:** We are seeking a Sales Coordinator who will be responsible for processing vehicle sales orders and vehicle purchase orders. **Duties:** * Review vehicle sales files and vehicle purchase files received from sales staff to confirm that all required documents are included per the checklist (School Bus...

  • Truck Sales Coordinator

    2 weeks ago

    Indianapolis, United States Rush Enterprises Full time

    Advertised Job Description: The New Truck Sales Coordinator assists and coordinates the activities for the sales representatives and sales managers. Rush Truck Centers opens the door to the world of opportunity. We are the largest network of commercial vehicle dealerships across the US representing truck and bus manufacturers. Our franchises include...

  • Sales Coordinator

    4 weeks ago

    Indianapolis, United States Blue Sky Hospitality Solutions Full time

    Sales Coordinator, reports directly to the Director of Sales. Preferred candidate has at least 3 years of hotel experience, preferred opera experience. Work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:30 am- 5:00 pm. Daily activities include, but not limited to: Emails, phone calls, voicemail, faxes, scans, documents. Airline reservations Group Blocks No shows and...

  • Program Coordinator

    4 weeks ago

    Indianapolis, United States Creative Solutions Services, LLC Full time

    Program Coordinator Indianapolis, IN As the Program Coordinator, you will be responsible for assisting with day-to-day program needs of a specific program. The essential functions of this role are as follows: Research and compile information on specific aspects of the program such as procedures, needs and policies Answer basic customer questions about...