Purchasing Specialist

1 week ago

Rockwood, Michigan, United States Metal Powder Products Full time
Purchasing Coordinator Job Description

**Job Summary:**
We are seeking a highly skilled Purchasing Coordinator to join our team at Metal Powder Products. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the day-to-day purchasing activities to support our manufacturing facility.

**Key Responsibilities:**
  • Maintain and issue purchase orders to suppliers.
  • Receive and update order acknowledgments.
  • Monitor supplier and subcontractor delivery to meet facility needs.
  • Expedite with suppliers when necessary.
  • Manage raw material inventory levels to support production.
  • Lead weekly raw material inventory reviews with site leadership and corporate.
  • Provide forecasts to suppliers as required.
  • Maintain the facilities approved supplier list and vendor master.
  • Assist with supplier RFQs.
  • Process credit apps and tax forms for new suppliers.
  • Reconcile invoicing issues.
  • Maintain supplier pricing files in the ERP system.
  • Support corporate mandated supplier changes.

**Requirements:**
  • High school diploma required.
  • 2-year degree preferred.
  • Minimum 2-3 years of experience in purchasing in a manufacturing environment.

**Preferred Qualifications:**
  • Demonstrated understanding of customer service and internal stakeholder management.
  • Strong negotiation and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to manage time and multiple priorities effectively.
  • Flexibility and willingness to adapt to internal processes and change.

**Work Environment:**
On-site at our manufacturing facility.