Proactive Purchasing & Expediting Specialist

Harrington; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Harrington is seeking a motivated Purchasing Expeditor to join our team in Indianapolis. You will work with Regional Buyers, suppliers, and internal teams to manage purchase orders, track deliveries, and ensure materials arrive on time to support branches and customers.

The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, and enjoys solving problems in a fast-paced environment. This role requires strong communication and the ability to multitask while meeting deadlines.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience in purchasing, supply chain, procurement, order management, or a related field.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and follow-up skills.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage competing deadlines.
• Proactive problem-solving skills and a willingness to take initiative.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Outlook, and Teams.
• Ability to learn new systems and processes quickly.

Responsibilities

• Monitor open and past-due purchase orders to ensure timely delivery of materials.
• Communicate with suppliers to verify inventory availability, order status, and expected delivery dates.
• Identify potential shortages or delays and communicate updates to Regional Buyers and other stakeholders.
• Work with suppliers to improve delivery timelines and elevate significant issues when necessary.
• Track and document supplier communications, order updates, and delivery information in Prelude.
• Monitor critical material shortages that could impact customer orders.
• Collaborate with Purchasing, Sales, and other internal teams to support customer needs and business operations.
• Identify opportunities to improve purchasing processes and supplier communication.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Multitasking

Proactive problem-solving

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or related field

Tools

Prelude ERP

Job description

Harrington is seeking a motivated Purchasing Expeditor to join our team in Indianapolis. You will work with Regional Buyers, suppliers, and internal teams to manage purchase orders, track deliveries, and ensure materials arrive on time to support branches and customers.

The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, and enjoys solving problems in a fast-paced environment. This role requires strong communication and the ability to multitask while meeting deadlines.