Sr. Purchasing Coordinator

PGP International Inc

2d•Onsite

About The Position

PGP International, an ABF Ingredients Company, is seeking a Senior Purchasing Coordinator to join our growing team. This role is based in Evansville, IN, supporting both the Evansville and Woodland, CA manufacturing facilities. If you’re passionate about making a positive impact and thrive in a dynamic environment, we want to hear from you!

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Materials Management, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field preferred (or equivalent experience).
3–5 years’ experience in Purchasing/Inventory Control/Planning in a production environment, ideally in food manufacturing.
Ability to read and interpret specifications, product data sheets, and market information.
Strong mathematical and analytical skills.
Excellent planning, prioritization, and communication abilities.
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
Quick learner, able to challenge and improve work processes.

Nice To Haves

Experience with international suppliers/imported materials preferred.
Supply Management certifications (C.P.M., APSM, CPSM) preferred.
Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

Lead sourcing and purchasing for Food Ingredients and Packaging.
Collaborate with Category Leader, Production Planning, Operations, Logistics, Finance, Quality Assurance, and New Product Development to define specifications and negotiate terms, pricing, delivery, and quality with suppliers.
Support procurement of indirect items as needed and provide coverage during holidays/vacations.
Use Microsoft Dynamics (DAX) to establish material requirements, execute purchase orders, expedite orders, and follow up on open orders.
Communicate order status with internal teams and train others on DAX functions.
Coordinate import/export documentation and payments and liaise with relevant agencies as needed (e.g., FDA, Customs, etc).
Provide forecasted supply requirements to suppliers.
Reconcile supplier contracts and agreements.
Review orders for completeness, accuracy, and compliance.
Coordinate delivery schedules with suppliers and internal logistics to meet deadlines.
Participate in setting up new suppliers and items.
Identify and research alternative suppliers to meet strategic needs.
Use e-sourcing tools (RFPs, RFQs) to identify best value sources of supply
Work closely with Regulatory & Compliance to approve new vendors.
Support Quality Assurance, Operations, Regulatory and Finance in resolving quality, delivery, and other vendor issues.
Maintain open communication with internal customers.
Define and manage optimal inventory levels, considering demand and shelf-life and safety stock levels.
Reinforce and improve purchasing policies and procedures.
Maintain master data for items and suppliers (lead times, safety stock, order quantities).
Evaluate market and economic conditions; make procurement recommendations.
Maintain organized files for suppliers and products.
Foster continuous improvement and excellent customer service.
Support and improve safety performance; promptly report issues.
Attend meetings and perform other tasks as required.