Purchasing Coordinator/Expeditor

Ultra Maritime•Columbia City, IN

50d•Onsite

About The Position

At Ultra Maritime, your job is national defense. Every PO you track, every supplier you align, and every shortage you resolve plays a direct role in helping our Navy detect, track, and neutralize undersea threats. You won’t just be chasing parts and updating data — you’ll be enabling one of the most advanced anti-submarine warfare (ASW) platforms in the world. This is your opportunity to support the sailors who depend on us. When they’re at sea, it’s our technology that keeps them one step ahead—and it's your supply chain excellence that makes it possible.

Requirements

3+ years of relevant supply chain, procurement, administrative experience (preferably in a manufacturing environment)
Strong proficiency in Excel and comfort working with BI tools and ERP system
Experience with FAR and DFARS requirements a plus
Excellent communication, analysis, and problem-solving skills
Experience in a defense and/or government contracting environment a plus

Responsibilities

Track open purchase orders and actively follow up with suppliers to ensure on-time delivery
Communicate changes in schedules, delays, and risks to buyers, planners, and operations
Maintain accurate data in ERP systems, updating delivery dates, quantities, and status notes
Assist buyers with issuing POs, RFQs, and documentation as needed
Escalate critical shortages and expedite materials to support production demands
Coordinate with receiving, quality, planning, and engineering to resolve delivery issues
Help prevent bottlenecks through diligent monitoring of supplier performance and commitments
Provide visibility to the organization through clear reporting and status updates
Support Compliance through documentation and reporting
Help coordinate a world-class supply chain that supports our national defense