Purchasing Coordinator

Correct Craft Company; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability Insurance

401K Plan with weekly employer match

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Opportunities for professional growth

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Bowling Green, Kentucky, is looking for a Purchasing & Logistics Specialist to ensure material flow for production. This role requires sourcing materials, managing purchase orders, and tracking inventory against production schedules. Candidates must have a high school diploma and 1-3 years of relevant experience. The position offers competitive benefits, including health insurance and a 401K plan.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years relevant experience preferred.
• Must have a high school diploma.
• Proficient with ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Source and procure materials.
• Issue and manage purchase orders.
• Track and expedite materials.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Organization

Ability to manage priorities

Collaborative work

Education

High school diploma

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Summary

The Purchasing & Logistics Specialist is responsible for ensuring uninterrupted material flow to support manufacturing operations. This role plans, procures, expedites, and coordinates materials required for production while proactively identifying and resolving shortages before they impact output.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• 90–95%+ material availability
• High purchase order accuracy and timeliness
• Minimal production downtime due to shortages
• Timely resolution of critical shortages
• Improved supplier delivery performance

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Procurement & Purchasing
  • Source and procure materials
  • Issue and manage purchase orders
  • Evaluate pricing, lead times, supplier performance
• Material Planning & Production Suppor t
  • Maintain material availability
  • Align with production schedules
  • Anticipate shortages
• Expediting & Shortage Management
  • Track and expedite materials
  • Own shortage resolution
• Logistics & Coordination
  • Coordinate inbound material flow
  • Monitor and report risks
• Cross-Functional Communication
  • Collaborate across departments
  • Communicate risks and plans
• Continuous Improvement
  • Improve processes and supplier performance

Requirements

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• High school diploma required
• 1–3 years relevant experience preferred

Technical Knowledge

• ERP/MRP systems
• Microsoft Office

Skills & Abilities

• Problem‑solving, communication, organization
• Ability to manage priorities and work collaboratively

Work Environment

• Office and production floor
• Moderate noise exposure
• PPE required

Benefits

• Competitive benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability Insurance
• 401K Plan- weekly employer match
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment.

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