Purchasing Coordinator

ACO, Inc.•Casa Grande, AZ

About The Position

The Purchasing Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating and managing the procurement of materials, components, equipment, and services necessary for production and operations. This position ensures timely and accurate purchasing processes, maintains supplier relationships, and supports efficient supply chain operations to meet business goals.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent; associate or bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or related field preferred.
Minimum of 2 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain coordination (manufacturing environment preferred).
Strong negotiation, organizational, and communication skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and ERP or MRP systems.
High attention to detail, analytical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a global or multi-site manufacturing organization.
Knowledge of purchasing and inventory management best practices.
Familiarity with ISO or other quality management systems.

Responsibilities

Source and purchase materials, components, and supplies required for production and operations.
Review purchase requisitions and issue purchase orders in accordance with company policies and procedures.
Monitor open purchase orders to ensure on-time delivery and resolve any order or shipment issues.
Develop and maintain strong vendor and supplier relationships to ensure reliability and cost-effectiveness.
Negotiate pricing, contracts, and lead times with suppliers to achieve cost savings and improve efficiency.
Collaborate with production, engineering, logistics, and inventory teams to forecast material needs and maintain adequate stock levels.
Maintain accurate purchasing records, supplier information, and pricing data within ERP or procurement systems.
Work with accounting to reconcile invoices and resolve any billing or delivery discrepancies.
Support process improvement initiatives within purchasing and supply chain operations.