Materials Control & Purchasing Coordinator (MRO & Inventory)

Kennametal Inc.; La Vergne (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Kennametal Inc. in Tennessee seeks a Materials Control Operator to manage indirect purchasing for the plant, handling MRO supplies, office materials, and non-production goods. You will be the primary contact for purchase requests, PO creation, supplier follow-ups, receiving, and internal distribution.

This role emphasizes accurate ordering, timely receiving, accountability in ERP records, and strong cost and inventory controls to support operations and administration teams.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 2+ years of experience in purchasing, inventory control, receiving, supply chain, maintenance administration, or related field.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase requisitions and create purchase orders in ERP.
• Review requests for completeness and cost center accuracy.
• Obtain supplier quotations as required.
• Ensure purchases comply with company policies.
• Follow up on open purchase orders and monitor delivery.
• Receive materials and verify quantities; process receipts in ERP.
• Monitor MRO inventory levels and assist replenishment.
• Track indirect spending and cost center reporting.
• Serve as main contact for plant personnel on purchasing requests.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Kennametal Inc. in Tennessee seeks a Materials Control Operator to manage indirect purchasing for the plant, handling MRO supplies, office materials, and non-production goods. You will be the primary contact for purchase requests, PO creation, supplier follow-ups, receiving, and internal distribution.

This role emphasizes accurate ordering, timely receiving, accountability in ERP records, and strong cost and inventory controls to support operations and administration teams.