Purchasing Coordinator

Wilson Sporting Goods Co.•Ada, OH

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Wilson Sporting Goods Co. is seeking a Purchasing Coordinator for its Ada Facility. This role is responsible for purchasing all raw materials, production supplies, and machine and maintenance parts. The Purchasing Coordinator will work closely with all departments to identify cost reduction opportunities, ensure proper inventory levels, and manage supplier relationships. The position involves vendor price negotiation, MSDS compliance, securing secondary suppliers, implementing cycle count and Lean/Kanban systems, and organizing materials on the plant floor. Wilson emphasizes a team-first culture, valuing passion, creativity, integrity, teamwork, ambition, and innovation, and seeks individuals who are enthusiastic and desire to make a difference in the sports world.

Requirements

Associate or Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or related field, or equivalent experience.
Minimum of 3 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain support (manufacturing environment preferred).
Experience working with SAP, Ariba systems and purchasing modules.
Basic understanding of inventory management and supply chain principles.
Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to follow up to resolution.
Proficient in SAP, Ariba, Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, Outlook).
Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
Professional attitude with strong time-management skills.

Responsibilities

Create, review, and process purchase orders in accordance with company policies and procedures.
Coordinate with suppliers to ensure on-time delivery of materials, supplies, and services.
Monitor open orders, follow up on past-due items, and resolve delivery or quantity discrepancies.
Maintain accurate purchasing records, pricing, lead times, and supplier information in ERP systems.
Work closely with Production, Warehouse, Engineering, and Finance teams to support material planning needs.
Assist with inventory management activities, including cycle counts and reconciliation.
Support sourcing initiatives, including requesting quotes and assisting with supplier evaluations.
Identify opportunities for cost savings, process improvements, and waste reduction.
Ensure purchased materials meet quality, compliance, and specification requirements.
Assist with resolving invoice discrepancies and supporting Accounts Payable as needed.
Maintain documentation related to purchasing activities, contracts, and supplier communications.
Assist with other purchasing, supply chain activities and other duties as assigned.
Travel as needed for supplier relations, up to 10%