ENGINEERING MATERIALS COORDINATOR

Bascom Hunter Technologies•St. George, LA

About The Position

The Engineering Materials Coordinator supports the Engineering team by managing material procurement, inventory control, and vendor coordination to ensure timely availability of components and supplies. This role serves as a key liaison between Engineering, vendors, and internal operations, ensuring materials are sourced efficiently, cost-effectively, and aligned with project timelines. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly organized, and comfortable working in a technical environment with engineering teams.

Requirements

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).
2+ years of experience in materials coordination, procurement, supply chain, or engineering support.
Experience working in a technical, manufacturing, or engineering-driven environment.
Familiarity with ERP systems and purchasing workflows.
Strong organizational and documentation skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel required).
U.S. Citizenship required (due to DOD contract requirements).

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting electrical or hardware engineering teams.
Knowledge of electronic components and technical materials.
Experience with inventory management systems or MRP tools.
Understanding of BOM structures and engineering change processes.

Responsibilities

Create and manage purchase requisitions (REQs) in support of engineering projects.
Coordinate with Engineering to clarify specifications, quantities, and timelines.
Track order status and proactively communicate delays or supply risks.
Support cost control efforts by obtaining competitive quotes when required.
Identify, onboard, and maintain relationships with approved vendors.
Serve as primary point of contact for supplier communication related to engineering materials.
Resolve order discrepancies, delivery issues, and quality concerns.
Maintain vendor performance records (pricing, lead times, reliability).
Monitor inventory levels of engineering components, parts, and supplies.
Maintain accurate inventory records within ERP or tracking systems.
Coordinate replenishment based on project forecasts and usage trends.
Support cycle counts and physical inventory audits as required.
Work closely with engineering staff to understand project material requirements.
Assist with BOM (Bill of Materials) tracking and updates.
Ensure materials are available to support prototyping, testing, and production schedules.
Support continuous improvement of materials workflows and documentation processes.