Purchasing Coordinator - Supply Chain Management

What you’ll do:

In this function you will:
•    Communicate and coordinate with all levels of management to ensure timely and accurate delivery of materials.
•    Prepare and process purchase orders using SAP and Ariba.
•    Provide administrative and operational support to the Senior Buyer, including follow-up with suppliers, expediting orders, maintaining procurement records, and assisting with purchasing activities as needed. 
•    Assist with supplier communications, issue resolution, and other procurement-related tasks to support business objectives. 
•    Assist in resolving receipt and invoice discrepancies to ensure timely vendor payment.
•    Coordinate cycle count of indirect and consumable materials.
•    Actively prepare for and participate in the plant physical inventory.
•    Perform other various duties and responsibilities related to the purchasing function as assigned.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
•    2-year degree from an accredited institution or a minimum of two years’ experience performing purchasing functions in a manufacturing environment.
•    Basic understanding of the procure-to-pay (P2P) process, including purchase order creation, pricing verification, invoice matching, and accounts payable procedures.
•    Comfortable with technology and have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
•    Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.
•    No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates that currently reside within the immediate geographical area of Sherman, TX will be considered.

Preferred Qualifications:
•    3 + years of related experience within the supply chain function, preferably in purchasing.
•    SAP business system experience.
•    Lean manufacturing experience.

Skills:

Position Requirements:
•    Ability to read and write fluently in English.
•    Basic computer skills (i.e., Microsoft Office).
•    Ability to work with limited or no supervision.
•    Ability to handle multiple tasks along with excellent time management skills and customer service skills.
•    Ability to conceptualize, define and resolve complex problems.
•    Excellent analytical, problem solving and facilitation skills.
•    Strong interpersonal and conflict resolution skills to effectively interface with suppliers, production, customer service, accounts payable and management.
•    Understanding of purchase order processes, supplier pricing, invoice reconciliation, and basic Accounts Payable concepts.
•    Ability to identify, investigate, and resolve discrepancies related to purchase orders, receipts, pricing, and invoices.