Purchasing Coordinator

Solve IMG•La Porte, IN

About The Position

Solve Industrial Motion Group strives to be the trusted source for engineered bearings and power transmission solutions. Supported by a diverse range of products within Solve’s brand portfolio and our unmatched technical expertise, we have over 100,000 ready-to-ship components. At Solve we innovate with ambition, offering custom solutions in a wide range of applications. We obsess over our customers, leveraging our nationwide network for industry leading product availability, and best-in-class customer service. Our engaged team leads with integrity, and unites with purpose, driving toward innovation and continuous improvement every day. B&B Manufacturing, LLC., a Solve IMG company, produces and distributes custom and standard synchronous drive products that include timing belts, timing belt pulleys, roller chain sprockets, gears and related parts for the power transmission and precision mechanical component industries. POSITION DESCRIPTION: Reporting to the Purchasing Supervisor, the Purchasing Coordinator is responsible for managing a range of responsibilities within the full purchasing life-cycle. The ideal candidate will exercise their strong communication and multi-tasking skills, supporting purchasing activities involving both domestic and international suppliers. The Purchasing Coordinator will lean into their high attention to detail ensuring inventory accuracy, creating purchase orders, as well as engaging with vendors to ensure product delivery deadlines are being met. Always operating with a continuous improvement mindset, the ideal candidate will collaborate with various departments across the organization to contribute to strategic initiatives, like cost reduction, process improvement, and to ensure a timely delivery of products to our customers.

Requirements

High School Diploma, or equivalent
2+ years of experience working in purchasing, supply chain or operations support roles
Proficient with ERP Systems
Proficient with Microsoft Office

Nice To Haves

Experience working in manufacturing or distribution environments
LEAN/ Process improvement experience
Exposure to offshore sourcing or international supplier coordination
Familiarity with tariffs, duties, or landed cost concepts

Responsibilities

Process and manage purchase orders for assigned materials and suppliers
Analyze inventory and prepare purchase orders in ERP System to maintain adequate stock levels for customer needs through research into our inventory system, demand trends, lead times, and past purchase orders
Confirm supplier receipt of purchase orders and actively follow up on acknowledgments
Communicate with suppliers regarding pricing, availability, changes and delivery timing
Assist with indirect purchasing of office, factory and janitorial supplies as needed
Participate in monthly SIOP process and provide insights into customer/ supplier trends
Create and maintain updated data in the company ERP system, including current costs and pending purchase orders, and delivery dates
Review and reconcile any variances between purchase orders and invoices to ensure accuracy, while maintaining product availability at or above targeted levels