Purchasing and Inventory Coordinator

Pratt Industries • Conyers, GA

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About The Position

The Purchasing Coordinator organizes and maintains the spare-parts inventory warehouse and assists with procurement for a paper manufacturing facility. Purchases may include paper machine equipment, maintenance, repair and operations (MRO) supplies, office supplies, building materials, mobile equipment, and contractor services. The role supports purchasing needs across departments and coordinates with demanding deadlines in a lean, 24-7 operating environment.

Success is measured by the adequate and timely flow of materials and by maintaining a clean, organized storeroom. The position requires clear communication, strong organization, multitasking, initiative, and the ability to work well under pressure.

Requirements

• A post-secondary educational degree from a college, university, technical school, military, vocational, or other advanced educational institution; a 2- to 4-year degree is specified as required.
• Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, and SAP proficiency are required.
• English-language proficiency and negotiation skills.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures, manuals, regulations, and codes.
• Ability to write business reports and correspondence and communicate effectively with suppliers, contractors, employees, and outside officials.
• Clear, concise oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of accounting principles.
• Ability to calculate discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, volume, and net present value, and apply algebra, geometry, and basic arithmetic.
• Ability to solve practical problems with limited standardization and interpret written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule-based instructions.
• Strong organization and motivation, ability to multitask, initiative, and ability to work well under pressure.
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Google Workspace, including Calendar, Drive, Gmail, Docs, and Sheets.
• Experience with inventory management systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage storeroom orders for materials and equipment to meet requirements.
• Manage inventory of spare parts and other consumables.
• Coordinate delivery of supplies according to priorities and specifications.
• Assist with purchase negotiations, including annual contracts, long-term contracts, and blanket orders.
• Communicate with vendors and shipping companies to ensure critical deliveries arrive on time.
• Prepare requests for quotation (RFQs) and bid packages.
• Assist with setting up new vendors and subcontractors.
• Type purchase orders and place approved orders.
• Expedite outstanding purchase orders.
• Assist accounting with invoice discrepancies.
• Assist with reports and analysis to support timely procurement and cost control.
• Maintain a clean and organized storeroom and support an adequate, timely flow of materials.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation plans with incentive opportunities.
• Full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage, All State, and Pre-Paid Legal.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid vacation and paid holidays.
• Childbearing and parental leave.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree