Purchasing Coordinator/Expeditor
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. Job Description Who You Are You’re not just a buyer—you’re a builder of readiness. You are: Proactive – You anticipate issues, move quickly, and don’t wait to be told what to do. Resilient – Pressure doesn’t faze you. You solve problems and stay steady in the storm. Detail-Oriented – You’re known for not letting stuff slip through the cracks. Determined – You own outcomes and don’t quit until you have a solution. Organized – You manage competing tasks with calm precision. Clear Communicator – You build strong relationships and effectively share critical information internally and externally. Mission-Driven – You care deeply about doing work that matters. You thrive in a high-integrity, fast-paced environment where what you do protects lives
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
- Excellent communication, analysis, and problem-solving skills
Nice To Haves
- Experience with FAR and DFARS requirements a plus
- 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
Benefits
- Climate controlled, well-lit and clean work environment!
- Work/life balance that includes up to 3 weeks PTO for first year
- 8 Paid Holidays, with 3 floating holidays
- 401k Plan with Company Match
- Educational Assistance Program (Tuition Reimbursement)
- Wellness Program and incentives
- Company HSA contributions
- Insurance Benefits that start 1st of the month following hire
- Eligibility in Company Performance-based bonuses annually
- Additional Employee Discounts and Perks
- Company-Paid Benefits: $75 monthly student loan repayment program
- Basic Life Insurance
- Basic Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
- Short Term Disability
- Long Term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Voluntary Employee-Paid Benefits:
- Medical and Prescription insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Supplemental Life Insurance Plans
- Supplemental AD&D insurance for Employee and Family
- Accident Plan
- Critical Illness Plan
- Hospital Indemnity Plan
- Pet Insurance
- Identity Theft
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
