Procurement Coordinator

Hankook Tire•Clarksville, TN

About The Position

We are looking for a competent Purchasing Coordinator to perform supportive duties in Machinery/Indirect purchasing (MRO, spare parts, and general supplies, etc.) and Warehousing (monthly auditing processes) for the Purchasing Team.

Requirements

(Required) bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
(Required) good command of written and spoken English
Administration and Management - Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources
Economics and Accounting - Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking, and the analysis and reporting of financial data
Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction
Transportation - Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits
Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents
Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action
Must be able to frequently move about the manufacturing plant campus, general office environments, production areas, and occasionally ascend/descend stairs
Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time
Must be able to operate a computer and other office productivity machinery
Must be able to position self to file documents including the top and bottom drawers of file cabinets
Must be able to occasionally move office equipment and supplies weighing up to 25 pounds

Nice To Haves

(Preferred) purchasing management major or advanced degree in a related field
(Preferred) previous relevant experience
(Preferred) previous experience in the manufacturing industry

Responsibilities

Research, select, and purchase Machinery and Indirect (MRO + subsidiary) materials as assigned
Check the quality and quantity of Machinery and Indirect (MRO + subsidiary) materials delivered; confirm the price for invoice matching
Request for quotations to suppliers; compare prices for Machinery and Indirect (MRO + subsidiary) materials
Place orders for Machinery and Indirect (MRO + subsidiary) materials referring to existing contracts and given quotations
Manage stock levels for optimum efficiency and continuous improvement
GR/IR clearing of all open material PO’s
Communicate with US Customs & contracted delivery units to complete customs clearance processes in accordance with the legal instructions and internal regulations
Check the documents related to Machinery and Indirect (MRO + subsidiary) material purchasing; ensure accurate bookkeeping in the system in a timely manner
Create a monthly cash flow report for the Purchasing team
Perform other duties as assigned by management