Purchasing Coordinator

Located in Lubbock, TX

Salary: $20-$26/hr. DOE

Join our team as a Purchasing Coordinator, where you'll play a key role in keeping operations running efficiently. Under minimal supervision, performs all duties related to purchase order entry and post-entry supply chain tracking. Interacts with suppliers, both foreign and domestic, to maintain pricing and delivery scheduling. Interacts with internal personnel as a liaison between supply orders and demand orders.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (include the following, however, other duties may apply.)

• Precise entry, proofing, maintenance and submission of purchase orders based on customer demand, Material Requirements Planning and management direction.
• Accurately analyze data based on forecast and history to maintain accurate inventory levels.  Accurate entry, proofing and maintenance of supplier container shipments.
• Maintain superior level of accuracy while creating and verifying purchase order information including proper product costing, shipping instructions, etc.
• Coordinate order status report submissions from suppliers. Resolve changes and discrepancies, and update purchase order information accordingly.
• Routine purchase order review and follow-up, and expediting of orders.
• Maintain supplier price lists.  Review and resolve supplier invoice discrepancies.  Quote material from a minimum of three different suppliers.
• Attend production meeting and report with purchasing updates to the appropriate personnel in a timely manner.
• Report on-time-delivery monthly or as requested for domestic and international suppliers  Back up and support Production Scheduler as needed.
• Communicate professionally and courteously directly with suppliers in relation to order processing as required to resolve issues and receive order acknowledgements.
• E-File all order documents and electronically attaches to appropriate system locations per document management system.
• Maintain stock levels of supplies and make maintenance, repair and operating purchases.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years related experience minimum in purchasing.
• Experience with various metals, alloys and casting products.
• College Degree preferred, High School diploma required.
• Strong understanding of manufactured/engineered components.

Why This Role Matters

You'll be a critical link between suppliers, inventory, production, and customer demand, helping ensure materials arrive on time, inventory stays optimized, and operations run smoothly.

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