Purchasing Coordinator

Role Summary

The Purchasing Coordinator is an integral part of our Manufacturing team based out of our US - Chicago Heights, IL site. Performs all administrative, clerical and secretarial duties necessary for the Purchasing Department.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for accounts payable for the department, including the daily review of all invoices and accounts. Work with Purchasing and Accounting to promptly resolve issues as they arise.
• Perform administrative functions for Purchasing, Maintenance, and Capital Projects. Prepare correspondence, required reports, and compliance/regulatory filings.
• Maintains files and records as required.
• Provides back-up support to Inventory Coordinator as needed.
• Maintain the highest degree of confidentiality in dealing with plant information and exercising tact and diplomacy.
• Works with vendors as required and implements them into the necessary systems.
• Management of POs.
• Maintain various systems used for purchasing and maintenance.
• PM set up and changes.
• Accruals.
• There may be additional duties and /or responsibilities garnered at the discretion of plant needs.

Qualifications

• Required: High School diploma or GED; minimum of one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Preferred: college coursework.

Skills

• Excellent interpersonal and oral and written communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Proficiency with ERP and Accounting Systems
• Solid organizational skills
• Strong attention to detail

Education

• High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required; college coursework preferred.