Supply Chain Coordinator - External Suppliers

Heraeus Group•Chandler, AZ

18h•Onsite

About The Position

Heraeus Covantics is seeking a Supply Chain Coordinator - External Suppliers for a permanent, full-time position in Chandler, Arizona. This role is responsible for managing purchase orders, coordinating work-in-process with subcontractors, and serving as the primary point of contact for assigned vendors. The coordinator will collaborate with various internal departments and external suppliers to ensure smooth operations, manage risks, and drive continuous improvement in the supply chain.

Requirements

1 – 2 Years of experience on Procurement or planning setting preferred
Strong communication skills, interpersonal, and leadership skills to handle collaboration with internal and external partners a must.
SAP experience strongly preferred.
Microsoft tools (excel, power point etc..) knowledge a must.
Understanding of purchasing and inventory concepts, practices, and procedures

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain management, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

Own purchase order (PO) management for subcontracting vendors, including creation, tracking, revisions, and closure to ensure accurate execution against demand and schedules.
Coordinate and monitor work‑in‑process (WIP) sent to and received from subcontractors, ensuring visibility, traceability, and timely flow through the manufacturing network.
Act as the single point of contact for assigned subcontractors, handling all operational, commercial, and performance‑related communication.
Align with cross‑functional stakeholders (Planning, Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Logistics, Finance, Costumer Service, Logistics) to gather, validate, and communicate all information required for subcontractor execution.
Collect, validate, and integrate subcontractor feedback (capacity, constraints, lead times, issues, and improvement opportunities) and shared this with planning team for input in ERP/MRP systems.
Manage supplier compliance and risk tools, ensuring suppliers meet company requirements for quality, delivery, regulatory, and ethical standards.
Lead supplier onboarding activities for new suppliers, including system setup, documentation, compliance approval, and readiness for production.
Develop, track, and review key performance indicators (KPIs) for subcontractors (e.g., delivery, quality, responsiveness, WIP accuracy), driving corrective actions and continuous improvement.
Identify and escalate supply risks, delays, or performance gaps, proposing mitigation plans in coordination with internal teams and suppliers.
Support continuous improvement initiatives related to subcontracting processes, cost, lead time, and operational efficiency.