Purchasing Coordinator

Electro-Mechanical Corporation; Bristol (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Electro-Mechanical, LLC is seeking a diligent Purchasing Coordinator to support the Purchasing Department. You will process purchase orders, manage supplier records, and monitor deliveries to keep production on schedule.

The role involves resolving invoice and receiving discrepancies, assisting Buyers with daily tasks, and maintaining accurate purchasing files. Strong ERP/MRP and MS Office skills are highly desirable.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related field preferred.
• 1–3 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, inventory control, or manufacturing administration preferred.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office applications highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase orders from approved requisitions.
• Maintain purchasing records and supplier files.
• Monitor open orders and overdue deliveries; follow up with suppliers.
• Assist Buyers with daily tasks to meet deadlines.
• Resolve invoice and receiving errors; communicate discrepancies.
• Coordinate with Production and Operations for shortages and delivery updates.
• Support inventory management and assist with physical inventories.
• Verify pricing, quantities, freight terms, and delivery dates on POs.
• Create, process, and distribute POs for MRO and supplies as directed by buyers.

Skills

Purchasing

MS Office

ERP/MRP systems

Education

High School Diploma

Associate degree in Business Administration or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

The Purchasing Coordinator supports the Purchasing Department by completing daily tasks under the direction of the Supply Chain Manager. Duties include, but are not limited to: processing purchase orders, maintaining purchasing records, monitoring supplier deliveries and overdue orders, helping resolve invoice and receiving errors, and assisting Buyers in daily tasks to meet deadlines.

How You will Make an Impact:

Monitor open purchase orders and follow up on overdue deliveries.

Coordinate with suppliers regarding order confirmations and shipment status.

Assist in resolving receiving discrepancies and invoice issues.

Maintain purchasing files and supplier records.

Communicate shortages and delivery updates to Production and Operations.

Support inventory management efforts and assist with physical inventories.

Provide administrative support for Purchasing Department projects.

Monitor and maintain office supplies.

At the direction of buyers, create, process, and distribute purchase orders from approved requisitions for MRO and supplies

Verify pricing, quantities, freight terms, and delivery dates on any purchase orders created

Review MRP reports and assist with material planning activities as required in the absence of Buyers

Perform other duties as assigned by the Supply Chain Manager

What You Bring:

High School Diploma or GED required.

Associate degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related field preferred.

One to three years of experience in purchasing, procurement, inventory control, or manufacturing administration is preferred.

Experience with ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office applications is highly desirable.

Equivalent experience may be accepted by the Director of Purchasing and Human Resources Manager.

About Electro-Mechanical, LLC

Electro-Mechanical is a privately held, growth-oriented manufacturer of electrical distribution equipment serving customers across multiple markets. With a legacy of engineering excellence and innovation, we deliver high-quality solutions that power progress in communities, industries, and infrastructure.

$40,000k to $50,000K/year

EMC expects that every team member will be guided by EMC's Guiding Principles.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.