Purchasing and Logistics Coordinator

Midwest Prototyping, A Prototek Company; Menomonie (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, life and long‑

term disability insurance

401(k) match: company contributions

Job summary

Midwest Prototyping, a Prototek Company, is seeking a Purchasing and Logistics Coordinator in Wisconsin to ensure timely availability of materials, supplies, and services for manufacturing operations. You will manage vendor relationships, negotiate terms, and coordinate orders to support production.

The ideal candidate is organized, analytical, and comfortable in a fast-paced manufacturing setting, with experience in ERP systems and strong communication across production and project teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field.
• 3+ years of purchasing, procurement, logistics, or supply chain experience.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Source materials, supplies, and services from qualified vendors
• Negotiate pricing, lead times, and supplier agreements
• Prepare, issue, and manage purchase orders
• Coordinate inbound shipments and monitor delivery schedules
• Track inventory levels to support production requirements
• Evaluate supplier performance and identify cost-saving opportunities
• Resolve purchasing, shipment, and invoice discrepancies
• Maintain supplier records and procurement documentation
• Partner with Production, Operations, and Project Management to support business needs
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within purchasing and logistics

Skills

Negotiation skills

Vendor management

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

JOB REQUIREMENTS: JOB TITLE: Purchasing and Logistics Coordinator PAY

RANGE: $60K - $70K | SHIFT: 1st M-F 8a - 5pm

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Purchasing & Logistics Coordinator plays a key role in supporting manufacturing operations by ensuring materials, supplies, and services are available when needed. This position manages vendor relationships, negotiates pricing and delivery terms, coordinates purchase orders and shipments, and partners with Operations and Production to maintain efficient inventory levels and on-time delivery. The ideal candidate is organized, analytical, and thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Source materials, supplies, and services from qualified vendors
• Negotiate pricing, lead times, and supplier agreements
• Prepare, issue, and manage purchase orders
• Coordinate inbound shipments and monitor delivery schedules
• Track inventory levels to support production requirements
• Evaluate supplier performance and identify cost‑saving opportunities
• Resolve purchasing, shipment, and invoice discrepancies
• Maintain supplier records and procurement documentation
• Partner with Production, Operations, and Project Management to support business needs
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within purchasing and logistics

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or a related field
• required 3+ years of purchasing, procurement, logistics, or supply chain
• Experience Preferred Manufacturing Environment Experience Strongly preferred
• Strong negotiation and vendor management abilities
• Knowledge of purchasing, inventory, and logistics processes
• Experience with ERP systems and Microsoft Office
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001 and/or AS9100 standards is a plus
• Excellent communication and cross‑functional collaboration skills

WHAT PROTOTEK OFFERS:

• Health, dental, vision, life and short-term disability insurance
• Company paid life and long-term disability insurance
• 9 paid Holidays annually
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) match: 100% of 3% and 50% for 4% and 5% Education reimbursement program
• Career advancement opportunities
• Flexible Schedule
• Competitive pay scale
• Paid time off (PTO) starting at 80 hours with annual increase for each year of service

WORK AUTHORIZATION Wording:

Must meet ITAR U.S. Person requirements - Prototek maintains International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) compliant operations in United States based facilities. This position is subject to ITAR which requires U.S. Person status. ITAR defines U.S. Person as U.S. Citizens,

Prototek is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.