Purchase Coordinator

Optimal Inc.; Dearborn (MI); Vor Ort; USD 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Optimal Solution Company in Dearborn, MI, seeks a detail-oriented Purchasing Specialist to support OEM Design Studio and Fabrication teams. The role uses Ariba for purchase orders, manages blanket orders, and oversees the Ops Store, inventory, and dealer-channel parts to ensure timely project progress.

You will forecast materials, maintain safety records, and coordinate with Corporate Safety. Bachelor's degree required; strong communication, organization, and MS Office skills are essential.

Qualifikationen

• Experience in business, communications, operations, or a related area.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Well organized with the ability to work with minimal supervision.

Aufgaben

• Facilitate purchase orders for Design Studios and Fabrication needs utilizing the Ariba purchasing system.
• Author and oversee blanket purchase orders for recurring departmental needs.
• Manage 'Ops Store' functions including order fulfillment, inventory control, distribution, and product mix.
• Lead ordering activities to support departmental needs utilizing FAB card purchasing.
• Manage recycled parts requests to support Design Studios and Fabrication needs.
• Prepare capital project requests in accordance with safety, environmental, and budget requirements.
• Lead ordering activities to obtain required parts for Design Studios and Fabrication through dealer channels.
• Lead ordering activities through GPIRS to support Design Studios and Fabrication models.
• Reconcile monthly expenditures across all Design Studios and Fabrication purchasing systems.
• Forecast and manage materials for Design Studio and Fabrication; primary contact for Corporate Safety Office.
• Maintain departmental records, including TOX/MSDS and safety training records.

Kenntnisse

Communications

Operations Management

Business Analysis

Ausbildung

Bachelor's Degree

Bachelor's Degree in Business or Communications

Tools

Outlook

PowerPoint

Word

Excel

Jobbeschreibung

Position Description:
Support the day-to-day operational needs of OEM's Design Studio and Fabrication teams by utilizing purchasing tools to obtain required materials and consumable items. Serve as a key point of contact between internal customers and external partners to obtain the resources and support needed to carry out their work.

Position Duties:

• Facilitate purchase orders for Design Studios and Fabrication needs utilizing the Ariba purchasing system.
• Author and oversee blanket purchase (not-to-exceed value) orders for recurring departmental needs
• Manage "Ops Store" functions including order fulfillment, inventory control, distribution, and product mix
• Lead ordering activities to support departmental needs utilizing FAB card purchasing
• Manage recycled parts requests to support Design Studios and Fabrication needs
• Prepare capital project requests in accordance with applicable safety, environmental, and budget requirements
• Lead ordering activities to obtain the required parts for Design Studios and Fabrication properties through dealer channels Lead ordering activities through GPIRS to support Design Studios and Fabrication models
• Reconcile monthly expenditures across all Design Studios and Fabrication purchasing systems
• Forecast and manage materials for Design Studio and Fabrication Serve as the primary contact for Design Studio and Fabrication on matters involving the Corporate Safety Office
• Maintain departmental records, including toxic-substance documentation (TOX/MSDS), safety training records, and required protocols
• Coordinate facilities-related requests with OEM Land and Trades Lead community service and donation efforts for Design Studios and Fabrication

Skills Required:
Communications, Operations Management, Business Analysis

Experience Required:

• Experience in business, communications, operations, or a related area
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Well organized with the ability to work with minimal supervision
• Proficiency with Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, and Excel
• Familiarity with internet-based tools and the ability to use approved AI tools in accordance with company policies
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment

Experience Preferred:
Familiarity with Design Studio and Fabrication processes

Education Required:
Bachelor's Degree

Education Preferred:
Bachelor's Degree in Business or Communications

Additional Information:
Position is fully onsite

Use of AI Technology:
Unless expressly authorized in the interview/skill set validation instructions, candidates may not use AI tools or other third-party assistance during an interview or assessment to generate or provide substantive answers to interview questions. Candidates should answer organically in their own words, drawing on their own knowledge, skills, and experience. Failure to adhere to these expectations may result in the candidate being removed from consideration.