Operations & Purchasing Coordinator

Offshore Milling & Sourcing; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Top pay based on experience

Job summary

A leading sourcing company in Little Rock, AR is seeking an Operations & Purchasing Coordinator. This entry-level role involves managing purchasing and vendor relationships, handling communications, and supporting daily operations. Ideal candidates are highly organized with at least 2 years of relevant experience and strong skills in MS Office. The position offers a full-time schedule, competitive pay based on experience, and a full benefits package.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in operations, purchasing, sourcing, or customer service.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and MS Office.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchasing and vendor relationships with overseas factories.
• Negotiate with vendors for favorable terms.
• Receive factory quotes and evaluate for best cost and quality.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Organized

Multitasking

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

MS Office

Job description

Operations & Purchasing Coordinator

Offshore Milling & Sourcing – Little Rock, AR

Offshore Milling & Sourcing is seeking a highly detailed, extremely organized, and self‑motivated professional to support daily operations, purchasing, and customer communication. This role is ideal for someone who excels at managing multiple priorities, communicates clearly, and thrives in a fast‑paced, detail‑driven environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage purchasing and vendor relationships, including frequent communication with overseas factories.
• Manage internal quote log, keep up with pending and open quotes.
• Receive factory quotes, review pricing, evaluate for best cost, quality, and delivery.
• Compare supplier pricing and recommend the best sourcing options.
• Negotiate with vendors as needed to secure favorable terms.
• Handle high‑volume email communication with suppliers and customers.
• Build accurate customer quotes, pricing, and order documentation.
• Support customer service and sales with order status updates and issue resolution.
• Create and manage purchase orders, track deliveries, and expedite shipments.
• Support shipping, receiving, and inventory coordination.
• Perform general clerical duties including data entry, filing, and record‑keeping.

Required Qualifications:

• Highly detail‑oriented and exceptionally organized.
• High school diploma required (additional education a plus).
• 2+ years of experience in operations, purchasing, sourcing, office coordination, or customer service.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and MS Office.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to multitask, prioritize, and meet deadlines accurately.
• Dependable, punctual, and team‑oriented.
• Clerical and bookkeeping skills a plus.

Preferred / Strongly Desired:

• Experience in fasteners, manufacturing, or industrial supply.
• Proven sourcing and negotiation skills.
• Top pay based on experience.
• Full benefits package.
• Drug screen required.

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Additional Information:

• Seniority Level: Entry level
• Employment Type: Full‑time
• Job Function: Purchasing and Supply Chain
• Industry: Wholesale Import and Export