Material Coordinator

Praxair•East Chicago, IN

4h•Onsite

About The Position

The Material Coordinator – Small Projects is responsible for planning, coordinating, and managing materials required for cryogenic and industrial gas projects. This role ensures materials and equipment are properly specified, purchased, delivered, staged, and available to support project schedules, cost control, and quality requirements. The Material Coordinator works closely with Engineering, Maintenance, Project Management, Purchasing, and Warehouse personnel to support efficient execution of projects from planning through installation.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required
Working knowledge of material planning, procurement, and inventory control processes.
Ability to read and interpret specifications, and bills of materials.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
Strong organizational, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
Strong attention to detail and cost awareness.

Nice To Haves

Pursuant of technical degree preferred.
2–5 years of experience in material coordination, procurement, inventory management, or capital project support in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
JDE experience a plus.

Responsibilities

Review small capital project scopes, drawings, specifications, and bills of materials.
Validate material requirements in collaboration with Engineering, Maintenance, and Project Managers.
Identify long‑lead, critical, or specialty materials and plan procurement accordingly.
Develop and maintain material procurement schedules aligned with approved project timelines.
Prepare and submit purchase requisitions for capital project materials, equipment, and services.
Coordinate with Purchasing to obtain quotes, place purchase orders, and track supplier lead times.
Verify material specifications, quantities, and delivery requirements prior to order release.
Expedite materials as necessary to support project schedules.
Review on-hand inventory to maximize use of existing or surplus materials.
Coordinate the receipt, inspection, staging, and kitting of materials by project.
Ensure materials are properly labeled, stored, and protected.
Maintain accurate records of material usage and inventory movements.
Communicate delivery schedules and requirements with vendors and logistics providers.
Resolve issues related to late deliveries, damaged materials, incorrect shipments, or substitutions.
Coordinate deliveries to job sites, storage areas, or installation locations.
Maintain complete documentation for purchase orders, receipts, returns, warranties, and spare parts.
Support project close‑out activities, including reconciliation of material costs and usage.
Assist with capitalization, asset tagging, and recordkeeping as required.
Serve as the primary point of contact for material status on assigned projects.
Provide regular updates to Project Managers and stakeholders on material availability and risks.
Support Maintenance and Installation teams during project installation and commissioning.
Participate in project meetings as needed.
Ensure materials meet company standards, engineering specifications, and safety requirements.
Follow established procedures for material handling, storage, and environmental compliance.
Support supplier quality reviews and audits related to purchased materials.
Identify opportunities to standardize materials and improve procurement efficiency.
Recommend process improvements to reduce cost, lead time, and project delays.
Document lessons learned to support continuous improvement of project execution.

Benefits

Competitive compensation
Outstanding benefits package
Access to health insurance
Dental insurance
Disability insurance
Life insurance
Paid holidays
Paid vacation
401(k) matching
Pension benefits
Employee discount program
Opportunities for educational and professional growth
Additional compensation may vary depending on the position and organizational level.