Procurement Coordinator

The Panther Group; Billerica (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Panther Group in Billerica, MA is seeking a detail-oriented Procurement Coordinator / Purchasing Expeditor to support purchasing and material-flow activities in a manufacturing setting. The role focuses on expediting goods to ensure on-time, in-full delivery and involves supplier communication, open/past-due PO monitoring, and ERP updates.

Initial project support includes a customer survey and data analysis.

Qualifications

• At least one year of purchasing, procurement, expediting, inventory control, or related experience.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment is strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with ERP or MRP systems; major platform experience considered.
• Proficiency with Excel and Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience communicating with suppliers about POs, delivery dates, and priorities.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Clear, professional written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and follow up on outstanding orders.
• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent professional experience.
• Onsite work in Billerica, MA, Monday–Friday.

Responsibilities

• Proactively expedite open, due, and past-due purchase orders with suppliers.
• Contact vendors to confirm delivery dates, resolve delays, and set priorities.
• Monitor material shortages and update production and stakeholders.
• Revise and update PO and material information in ERP/MRP system.
• Assist with movement of materials through receiving and return processes.
• Support procurement with purchasing, order tracking, and supplier communication.
• Maintain purchasing records, reports, and supporting documentation.
• Assist with an initial customer survey project and analyze responses.
• Identify supply or delivery issues and escalate as needed.
• Follow safety procedures and good manufacturing practices.
• Report quality problems for corrective action; perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Procurement

Expediting

Excel

Communication

Organization

Supplier relations

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Procurement CoordinatorLocation: Billerica, MAWork Arrangement: 100% onsiteSchedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PMPay: Up to $26 per hour, depending on experiencePosition OverviewThe Panther Group is seeking a detail-oriented Procurement Coordinator / Purchasing Expeditor to support purchasing and material-flow activities within a manufacturing environment.This position will focus on expediting goods, materials, and services to ensure orders arrive on time and in full. The coordinator will communicate with suppliers, monitor open and past-due purchase orders, update information within the company’s ERP system, and keep internal stakeholders informed of production-critical shortages.The initial project will include supporting a customer survey and analyzing the results. As that project is completed, the position will transition into additional purchasing, expediting, and procurement responsibilities.Key ResponsibilitiesProactively expedite open, due, and past-due purchase orders with suppliers.Contact vendors to confirm delivery dates, resolve delays, and communicate purchasing priorities.Monitor material shortages and provide timely updates to production and other internal stakeholders.Revise and update purchase-order and material information within the company’s ERP or MRP system.Assist with the movement of materials through receiving, material review, return authorization, and return-to-vendor processes.Support the procurement team with purchasing, order tracking, supplier communication, and administrative activities.Maintain accurate purchasing records, reports, spreadsheets, and supporting documentation.Assist with an initial customer survey project, including tracking responses and analyzing information.Identify potential supply or delivery issues and escalate concerns appropriately.Follow established safety procedures and good manufacturing practices.Report quality problems or product defects so corrective action can be implemented.Perform additional procurement and operational duties based on business needs.QualificationsAt least one year of purchasing, procurement, expediting, inventory control, material planning, or related experience.Experience working within a manufacturing environment is strongly preferred.Familiarity with ERP or MRP systems; experience with any major platform will be considered.Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.Experience communicating with suppliers regarding purchase orders, delivery dates, and material priorities.Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills.Ability to manage multiple priorities and follow up consistently on outstanding orders.High school diploma, GED, or equivalent professional experience required.Ability to work onsite in Billerica, Massachusetts, Monday through Friday.#ZRPROF#INDPROF