Purchasing Coordinator

Corning•Wilmington, NC

12d•$53,246 - $73,213•Onsite

About The Position

The Procurement Coordinator is responsible for procurement activities and the optimization of processes that support the delivery of storeroom inventory materials used in production at the Wilmington, North Carolina plant. This role helps ensure material availability, inventory accuracy, supplier alignment, and cost control throughout the lifecycle of parts, from introduction through obsolescence.

Requirements

Minimum of 3 years of demonstrated success in supply chain-related functions such as storeroom operations, procurement, planning, or customer service/support.
Strong teamwork skills with the ability to contribute effectively in a team environment.
Self-starter who is reliable, resourceful, and willing to take on additional responsibilities for personal growth or to support team needs.
Experience with PeopleSoft and/or SAP.
Proficiency with analytical tools, including strong Excel skills.
Ability to prioritize tasks effectively and manage multiple responsibilities.
Strong conflict management and problem-solving skills.
High level of interpersonal skills, including tact, patience, flexibility, and professionalism.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across all levels of the organization and build trust and respect.
Ability to remain composed and produce quality work despite shifting priorities, schedule changes, and tight deadlines.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of fundamental inventory control procedures.
Ability to work effectively as both a team member and, when needed, a team leader.
Ability to collaborate with engineering, technical customers, and suppliers to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes.
Strong communication skills with both internal customers and external suppliers.
Ability to understand customer requirements and support strategies that meet or exceed expectations.
Ability to serve as a change agent by developing, communicating, and implementing improved processes and ideas.
Strong issue resolution and problem-solving capabilities.
Ability to quickly learn procurement policies, processes, and tools.

Responsibilities

Manage assigned inventory items to support production requirements.
Perform replenishment analysis for commodity purchases, special orders, and buy decisions.
Review order confirmations and process change orders as needed.
Monitor order issues and expedite assigned inventory items when necessary.
Manage purchase order closure reports and resolve discrepancies.
Maintain ongoing supply management for assigned items, including reorder points (ROP) and maximum inventory levels.
Follow up on vendor and part information requests.
Manage assigned inventory items to support production needs while controlling costs across the entire part lifecycle, including new part introduction through obsolescence.
Support alignment of parts and suppliers with corporate contract requirements.
Enter new supplier information and banking changes into corporate systems.
Investigate and help resolve supplier invoice issues.
Follow accounting requirements and guidelines related to inventory items.
Investigate standard cost issues, item code concerns, capital spares, transaction discrepancies, and account-related issues as needed.
Process inventory credits and resolve related issues.
Compile and follow up on monthly purchase order reports to meet audit requirements.
Resolve received-not-billed discrepancies with suppliers.