Purchasing Buyer

Manpower Group (USA); Mason (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

ManpowerGroup (USA) is seeking a detail-oriented Purchasing & Sourcing Coordinator to support sourcing, quoting, purchasing, and supplier performance activities. This role coordinates material procurement, communicates with suppliers, creates purchase orders, and tracks performance to ensure on-time delivery and accuracy.

The ideal candidate has strong organizational skills, experience in purchasing or procurement, and proficient in Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Strong organizational and administrative skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Intermediate computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Word).
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Sourcing: Verify material requests and sourcing requirements using company systems.
• Quoting: Create and distribute RFQs and monitor responses; follow up with suppliers.
• Purchasing: Create/process purchase orders, attach documentation, route for approval, track status.
• Supplier Performance & Reporting: Create/maintain supplier scorecards and track KPIs; assist with reporting.

Skills

Purchasing Coordination

Supplier Management

Purchase Order Processing

Data Entry

Microsoft Excel

Communication & Follow-Up

Time Management

Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Purchasing & Sourcing Coordinator

Location: Onsite
Pay Rate: $21.00/hour
Schedule: Monday - Friday | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Position Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Purchasing & Sourcing Coordinator to support sourcing, quoting, purchasing, and supplier performance activities. This role is responsible for coordinating material procurement activities, managing supplier communications, creating purchase orders, and tracking supplier performance to ensure materials are delivered accurately and on time.

The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, excellent follow-up abilities, and experience working within purchasing, procurement, supply chain, or administrative support functions.

Key Responsibilities

Sourcing

• Utilize company systems to verify material requests and sourcing requirements.
• Review manufacturing and ordering locations, order quantities, reorder frequency, and shelf-life requirements.
• Ensure all material requests are accurate and aligned with business needs.

Quoting

• Create and distribute Requests for Quote (RFQs) to approved suppliers.
• Monitor and track outstanding quotes to ensure timely responses.
• Follow up with suppliers to ensure quotes are received within established turnaround times.
• Maintain clear communication with suppliers regarding pricing, availability, and delivery expectations.

Purchasing

• Create and process purchase orders within company purchasing systems.
• Attach and maintain supporting documentation, including supplier quotes.
• Route purchase orders for approval and monitor approval status.
• Track outstanding purchase orders and provide status updates.
• Communicate with suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure materials are delivered accurately, completely, and on schedule.
• Follow up on delayed deliveries, shortages, or discrepancies as needed.

Supplier Performance & Reporting

• Create and maintain supplier scorecards.
• Track supplier performance metrics including:
  • On-time delivery
  • Order accuracy
  • Complete shipments
  • Overall supplier responsiveness
• Assist with reporting and key performance indicators (KPIs) to support continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

Required

• High School Diploma or GED
• Strong organizational and administrative skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Intermediate computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Word)
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy

Preferred

• Previous experience in purchasing, procurement, sourcing, supply chain, inventory management, or administrative support
• Experience working with ERP or purchasing systems
• Knowledge of purchase order processing and supplier communications
• Experience creating reports, scorecards, or performance metrics

Key Skills

• Purchasing Coordination
• Supplier Management
• Purchase Order Processing
• Data Entry & Documentation
• Microsoft Excel
• Communication & Follow-Up
• Time Management
• Problem Solving
• Attention to Detail

Why Join Us?

Monday-Friday schedule with no weekends
Competitive pay at $21.00/hour
Opportunity to gain experience in purchasing and supply chain operations
Collaborative team environment
Long-term career growth potential

ManpowerGroup recognizes the importance of providing an accessible and barrier-free environment. We are committed to creating a welcoming, fair and inclusive environment by offering equal opportunity to access our services. At ManpowerGroup, we are committed to providing accommodations, and will work with you to meet your needs.