Purchasing Coordinator
Air Liquide•Branchburg, NJ
•Hybrid
About The Position
The Purchasing Coordinator is responsible for managing day-to-day procurement operations, including reviewing requisitions, placing purchase orders, and managing vendor relationships for MRO and raw materials. This role focuses on maintaining accurate PO data within ERP systems (preferably SAP), negotiating contract terms within budgetary guidelines, driving cost-reduction initiatives, and cross-functionally resolving invoice and supply chain discrepancies.
Requirements
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Strong attention to detail
- 3+ years of experience in Purchasing, Procurement, or Supply Chain
- Bachelor's degree in Business or Supply Chain accepted in lieu of relevant work experience
Nice To Haves
- Strong ERP system experience, especially with SAP
- Chemical or Electronics industry operations experience
- Knowledge of SAP
- Proficiency in Google Suite applications
Responsibilities
- Review purchase requisitions, place purchase orders, and follow up with vendors for MRO and raw materials orders
- Keep pertinent purchase order information up to date within SAP
- Follow up with vendors regarding delivery dates on POs and scheduling releases from blanket orders.
- Expedites purchases and purchase orders when required.
- Review supplier bid proposals and negotiate contracts within budgetary limitations and scope of authority
- Maintain certifications for pressure vessels and assist Supply Chain team in providing certifications to vendors
- Develop and implement cost reduction ideas for MRO items
- Assist the Purchasing Department staff in vendor sourcing and other projects as required
- Reconcile any purchase order / invoice discrepancies with AP as needed
- Troubleshoot errors within ERP system
- Create new part numbers and assist with the setup of new vendors within ERP system
- Maintain contractor approval documentation and status
- Interfaces with other departments within the organization to resolve issues with purchase orders and purchased items
- Assist with the sourcing of capital items for Engineering, R&D, Product Development, etc.
- Maintenance of Purchasing documents and procedures
Benefits
- Annual bonus: 5%
- Benefits starting on first day
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
