Commodity Coordinator

Morton-Buildings; Morton (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

ESOP Retirement Program

Job summary

Morton Buildings, Inc. is seeking a Commodity Coordinator to support the Product Delivery team. The role focuses on coordinating purchasing, tracking inventory, and ensuring cost-effective sourcing across suppliers.

You will analyze quotes, manage supplier relationships, process POs, monitor lead times, and provide analytical support to the team while helping to maintain accurate inventory and timely delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or associate degree with relevant experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and advanced Office functions.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
• Strong verbal and written communication with follow-through.
• Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Investigates discrepancies in receiving and shipping orders and resolves invoicing issues.
• Processes purchase orders with distributors to meet production and inventory needs.
• Tracks commodity inventory levels to maintain optimal stock.
• Monitors lead times, delivery schedules, and order status.
• Evaluates supplier quotes to identify cost savings opportunities.
• Assists purchasing team in aligning sourcing strategies with business needs.
• Provides administrative and analytical support for commodity projects.
• Colalborates with vendors to support tool room inventory and cost-effectiveness.

Skills

Attention to detail

Verbal and written communication

Deadline-driven

Organizational skills

Excel (advanced functions)

Education

Bachelor’s degree or associate degree with relevant experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Morton Buildings, Inc. is the industry leader in post-frame construction . We have been in business forover 120 yearsand have more than 10 manufacturing, fabrication, and shipping plants servicing over 100 construction centers nationwide. Per year, across America, thousands of new buildings sport the familiar Morton M.

The Commodity Coordinator is a full-time position within the Product Delivery team, assisting the Inventory Control Coordinators and Commodity Managers in leveraging purchases across the company to ensure the best total cost position is realized for the company.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Essential Functions

• Investigates discrepancies in receiving and shipping orders, timely resolving invoicing issues to ensure proper payment based on payment terms.
• Processes purchase orders with distributors to meet production and inventory requirements.
• Tracks commodity inventory levels to maintain optimal stock and prevent shortages or excess.
• Monitors and reports on lead times, delivery schedules, and order status.
• Evaluates supplier quotes, bids, and proposals to identify cost savings opportunities.
• Assists members of the purchasing team to align sourcing strategies with business needs.
• Provides administrative and analytical support for commodity-related projects.
• Collaborates with vendors to support Tool Room inventory control practices and ensure the timely availability, accuracy, quality, and cost-effectiveness of tools, tooling components, consumables, and related materials.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or an associate degree with equivalent years of relevant experience
• Mid-level knowledge of Microsoft Office, with proficiency in Microsoft Excel and advanced functions
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with excellent follow through
• Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Annual compensation range at $48,000 to $52,000
• Life Insurance
• Paid holidays
• Paid vacation
• ESOP Retirement Program which makes you an owner of the company

Morton Buildings, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug-Free Workplace. All candidates offered employment will be subject to pre-employment screenings which includes a drug screen and background check.

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