Production Purchaser & Materials Lead

Winona Powder Coating Inc; Etna Green (IN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Winona Powder Coating, Inc. in Indiana seeks a Purchaser to support production by ensuring timely material availability, managing purchase orders, and maintaining accurate records.

The role requires proactive communication, strong organization, and the ability to balance quality, cost, and lead times across departments. You will review requirements daily, work with suppliers, document updates, and help prevent disruptions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Associate degree or related postsecondary education is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Material Availability and Production Support: Review material requirements and open purchase orders daily. Analyze and identify shortages before production is affected. Order supplies within required supplier lead times. Communicate any shortages, back orders and delays to management on the same business day.
• Vendor Management: Document supplier confirmations, pricing, delivery dates, lead times and terms. Respond to vendors within one business day. Follow up on overdue, incomplete or potentially late orders. Communicate delivery changes internally the same day.
• Purchasing & ERP Documentation: Maintain accurate, current purchasing information in the ERP system. File all required purchasing documents within one business day. Document missing information follow-up efforts. Review open purchase orders weekly and promptly correct discrepancies. Close completed, canceled, or outdated purchase orders monthly.
• Pricing, Cost Control and Terms: Verify pricing before placing or approving orders. Investigate significant price changes and escalates increases of 5% or more. Obtain competitive quotes or document why they are not appropriate. Negotiate cost savings and improved supplier terms without affecting quality or delivery. Keep ERP pricing current and obtain required management approvals. Identify two monthly cost-savings opportunities and two efforts to improve supplier terms.
• Internal Communication and Cross-Functional Support: Respond to routine purchasing requests within one business day and critical concerns on the same day. Provide complete and accurate purchasing updates/ Communicate potential shortages, delays and risks proactively. Collaborate with all departments to resolve purchasing concerns. Escalate issues requiring management support or approval within one business day.
• Follow-Through, Prioritization and Accountability: Track open responsibilities, deadlines and next steps. Complete assignments on time without repeated reminders. Follow issues through resolution or proper escalation. Provide weekly Friday resolution or proper escalation. Prioritize work based on production needs and business impact. Notify management in advance when competing priorities may affect deadlines.
• Performs other duties as assigned to support departmental and business needs.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree or related postsecondary education preferred

Job description

Winona Powder Coating, Inc. in Indiana seeks a Purchaser to support production by ensuring timely material availability, managing purchase orders, and maintaining accurate records.

The role requires proactive communication, strong organization, and the ability to balance quality, cost, and lead times across departments. You will review requirements daily, work with suppliers, document updates, and help prevent disruptions.