Onsite Purchasing Coordinator for Manufacturing & ERP

Kato Cable LLC

Mankato Township (MN)

On-site

USD 33,000 - 36,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Kato Cable LLC in Mankato, Minnesota is seeking a Purchasing Coordinator to provide administrative and transactional support to our purchasing team. You’ll manage purchase orders, communicate with suppliers, and maintain accurate ERP data to support manufacturing operations.

This role collaborates with Buyers and the Strategic Sourcing team to ensure timely delivery and accurate records. A High School Diploma and 2+ years in purchasing with ERP/MRP experience are required; on-site,

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED required.
Associate's Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations, or related discipline preferred.
2+ years of purchasing, procurement, customer service, order management, inventory control, or manufacturing support experience.
Experience working with ERP/MRP systems preferred.

Responsibilities

Create and process purchase orders as directed by Buyers.
Review and distribute purchase orders to suppliers.
Obtain and track supplier order acknowledgements.
Verify pricing, quantities, and delivery dates in ERP. Update order data as needed.
Maintain purchasing records and documentation.
Monitor open purchase orders and contact suppliers about delivery commitments.
Expedite critical orders to support production schedules.
Maintain supplier and purchase order information in ERP systems.
Collaborate with Buyers, Production Planning, Inventory Control, Receiving, Accounting, and Customer Service.
Generate routine purchasing reports and assist with supplier scorecards.