Purchasing Coordinator

Aston Carter•Carson, CA

23h•Onsite

About The Position

The Purchasing Coordinator supports the efficient procurement of goods and services for a diversified, full-service manufacturing company serving the aviation and defense industries. This entry-level role focuses on reviewing requisitions, obtaining competitive quotations, and assisting with purchasing documentation to ensure timely, accurate, and cost-effective purchasing operations. The position plays a key role in supporting internal departments, maintaining accurate records, and upholding quality and customer service standards.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
One year of clerical experience in a purchasing or business-related environment.
Basic knowledge of ERP/MRP systems.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.
Ability to perform accurate data entry related to purchasing and inventory.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with other employees.
Understanding of purchasing processes, including purchase orders and supply chain fundamentals.
Ability to organize and maintain procurement documents in an auditable and systematic manner.

Nice To Haves

Previous purchasing experience.
Experience in aerospace supply chain environments.
Understanding of a Quality Management System.
Experience using SAP or other ERP systems.
Knowledge of inventory control practices.
Extensive knowledge of operations and functions of departments and offices involved in handling and disposing of information and requests for information.
Strong customer service orientation and responsiveness.

Responsibilities

Review requisitions and develop clear, accurate specifications to enable competitive procurement of non-complex items.
Solicit written and telephone quotations from suppliers to ensure competitive pricing and terms.
Expedite deliveries to meet required timelines and support ongoing operations.
Verify budgeted funds for specific products and projects before committing to purchases.
Assist in maintaining procurement documents in a systematic and auditable fashion, ensuring records are complete and organized.
Perform accurate data entry related to purchase orders, inventory, and purchasing transactions.
Support purchasing personnel and other departments with purchasing-related information and documentation as needed.
Use ERP/MRP systems and Excel to track, update, and report on purchasing and inventory data.
Maintain effective working relationships with colleagues and support a collaborative work environment.
Ensure acceptable attendance and reliability as an essential function of the position.
Perform other duties as assigned or required by the position to support overall purchasing and supply chain activities.