ERP Purchasing Coordinator – Manufacturing

Talentify; La Porte (IN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k)

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Time Off / PTO

Job summary

Aston Carter is seeking a Purchasing Coordinator for a fully onsite role in La Porte, IN. The contract-to-hire position focuses on PO management, invoice reconciliation, ERP data accuracy, and inventory control within a manufacturing setting.

The role requires hands-on experience with purchase orders, supplier coordination, and cross-functional collaboration. Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP/JDE/QAD) and Excel is essential, with adherence to purchasing policies and ongoing process improvements.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of purchasing experience in manufacturing.
• Experience with purchase orders from creation through fulfillment.
• Experience coordinating with accounts payable/receivable on purchasing and invoicing issues.
• Inventory management experience in manufacturing or similar environment.
• Experience with ERP software such as SAP, JD Edwards (JDE), QAD, or comparable systems.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Excel for tracking, reporting and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Identify invoice vs. PO discrepancies with AP/AR to resolve issues.
• Review and reconcile PO and invoice variances for accuracy and policy compliance.
• Generate and manage POs in ERP from creation to fulfillment.
• Maintain ERP data including costs, open PO status, delivery dates, and supplier info.
• Monitor inventory levels, lead times, and purchasing activity to avoid stockouts or excess stock.
• Coordinate returns with suppliers and internal teams until resolved.
• Communicate with suppliers about pricing, availability, changes, and deadlines.
• Support cost-reduction and process-improvement initiatives in purchasing and supply chain.
• Participate in SIOP process and share supplier/customer trend data.

Skills

Purchasing experience

ERP systems

Excel

Supplier communication

Inventory management

Cross-functional collaboration

Purchase orders

Vendor management

Tools

SAP

JD Edwards (JDE)

QAD

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Aston Carter is seeking a Purchasing Coordinator for a fully onsite role in La Porte, IN. The contract-to-hire position focuses on PO management, invoice reconciliation, ERP data accuracy, and inventory control within a manufacturing setting.

The role requires hands-on experience with purchase orders, supplier coordination, and cross-functional collaboration. Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP/JDE/QAD) and Excel is essential, with adherence to purchasing policies and ongoing process improvements.