Entry Level Purchasing Coordinator

Surge Staffing•Eaton, OH

About The Position

We are hiring a Production Control Purchasing Coordinator to manage the ordering and tracking of components, raw materials, and production supplies. This position plays an important role in maintaining appropriate inventory levels, supporting manufacturing schedules, controlling freight costs, and preventing production disruptions. The ideal candidate has previous purchasing, inventory, materials, or production control experience and is comfortable working with numbers, inventory data, suppliers, and internal manufacturing teams.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Previous experience in purchasing, procurement, inventory control, materials, production control, or a related field
Strong math and analytical skills
Excellent attention to detail
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Good problem-solving and decision-making abilities
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
Team-oriented and self-motivated
Comfortable working with computers and Microsoft Office
Professional phone and communication skills

Nice To Haves

2–3 years of purchasing or related experience
Manufacturing or automotive manufacturing experience
Experience working with inventory and material planning
Experience with QAD or other ERP systems
Microsoft Excel and Word experience
Two-year college degree in a related field
APICS certification

Responsibilities

Place purchase orders for assigned components, parts, and raw materials
Monitor orders and track deliveries to ensure materials arrive on schedule
Maintain inventory levels within established company targets
Monitor inventory turns and identify potential shortages or excess inventory
Control and monitor freight costs, including identifying opportunities to reduce premium freight
Perform quarterly and as-needed cycle counts
Investigate inventory discrepancies and identify root causes
Assist with developing and implementing corrective actions for inventory issues
Support production requirements by ensuring materials are available when needed
Participate in meetings and represent the purchasing function as needed
Support new product and program launches for assigned parts and materials
Monitor product and program phase-outs to minimize obsolete inventory
Research alternative uses for obsolete parts and materials
Complete required production control and purchasing documentation
Cross-train within the department to provide additional support when needed
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and manufacturing improvement programs
Support company quality and certification requirements
Work closely with purchasing, production, warehouse, suppliers, and other internal departments
Perform other duties as assigned