Plant Procurement & Projects Coordinator

Actus-Nutrition; Clara City (MN); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) match

Job summary

Actus Nutrition is seeking a Plant Purchasing and Projects Coordinator to manage purchase orders, coordinate capital projects, and support maintenance across the Clara City, MN plant. You will collaborate with vendors, AP, Maintenance, Engineering, Operations, and Finance to keep projects on schedule.

The role requires 2+ years in purchasing/procurement in manufacturing, strong organization, and ERP/Excel proficiency. Onsite in Clara City, eligible benefits, and growth opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in purchasing, procurement, project coordination, or a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Experience working with vendors, purchase orders, quotes, and deliveries.
• Strong organizational and follow-through skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Outlook.
• Experience with an ERP or purchasing system preferred.
• Food or manufacturing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create and process purchase orders (POs) for parts, equipment, supplies, materials, and services needed to support plant operations and projects.
• Collaborate with Accounts Payable on purchase orders, invoices, coding and vendor payment issues, researching and resolving discrepancies and ensuring purchasing documentation is accurate and complete.
• Work directly with vendors to obtain quotes and coordinate pricing, availability, lead times, order details, and delivery schedules.
• Coordinate purchasing of maintenance parts, plant supplies, equipment, and other materials based on plant needs.
• Track open purchase orders and follow up with vendors regarding order status, backorders, changes, and delivery dates.
• Maintain accurate purchasing and project-related documentation, including PO and AME documentation.
• Support plant capital and maintenance projects by coordinating purchasing requirements and ensuring needed materials and services are identified and ordered.
• Follow project purchasing activities from initial request through delivery to help ensure required parts, equipment, materials, and outside services are available when needed.
• Communicate with Maintenance and Engineering regarding project requirements, purchasing priorities, and expected delivery dates.
• Coordinate with Operations to understand plant needs and minimize delays related to parts, supplies, equipment, or services.
• Work with Finance as needed to ensure purchasing and project documentation is accurate, properly processed, and aligned with approved budgets.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with vendors and internal departments.
• Monitor purchasing needs and proactively communicate potential delays, shortages, or lead-time concerns.
• Assist with other purchasing, project coordination, and administrative responsibilities as needed.

Skills

Vendor management

Multitasking

Communication skills

Tools

Excel

ERP system

Outlook

Job description

Actus Nutrition is seeking a Plant Purchasing and Projects Coordinator to manage purchase orders, coordinate capital projects, and support maintenance across the Clara City, MN plant. You will collaborate with vendors, AP, Maintenance, Engineering, Operations, and Finance to keep projects on schedule.

The role requires 2+ years in purchasing/procurement in manufacturing, strong organization, and ERP/Excel proficiency. Onsite in Clara City, eligible benefits, and growth opportunities are offered.