Purchasing Coordinator

Socket.dev; City of Binghamton (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev is seeking a Purchasing Coordinator to work with the Materials Production Planning Manager in our manufacturing facility. The role involves procuring materials, suppliers, and services, ensuring accurate pricing, lead times, and compliant terms.

You will manage purchase orders, negotiate with vendors, support inventory control, generate reports, and collaborate with sales, customer service, and logistics to maximize efficiency.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; an Associate degree is preferred.
• Experience in fast-paced environments and strong organization are essential.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are required.
• Basic understanding of MRP and inventory control is expected.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team with analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Purchases supplies, materials, and parts for the facility.
• Maintains knowledge of pricing, lead times, and delivery conditions to anticipate material availability.
• Negotiate contracts with vendors for cost and delivery times.
• Review purchase orders and contracts for policy compliance.
• Collaborate with sales, customer service, and logistics to maximize purchasing efficiency.
• Communicate with suppliers to resolve delivery, price, or quality issues.
• Run daily, weekly, and monthly purchasing reports.
• Develop and implement purchasing and inventory policies to maximize efficiency.
• Follow up on open orders and reports with vendors.

Skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Planning

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Independent work

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Reporting: Materials Production Planning Manager

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

The Purchasing Coordinator is responsible for coordinating with the Production Planning & Materials Manager with the accomplishment of group tasks within the department. This position is responsible for the procurement of materials, suppliers and services required by the organization. The position is responsible for accurate pricing, lead times and terms and conditions

Responsibilities:

• Purchases supplies, materials, and parts for the facility.
• Maintains knowledge of trends, pricing, buyers, and delivery conditions to anticipate future material availability; manages purchasing programs accordingly.
• Assists with the negotiation and completion of contracts with vendors for optimal cost and delivery times.
• Reviews purchase orders and contracts for compliance with company and departmental policies.
• Collaborates with sales, customer service, and logistics departments to maximize efficiency in the purchasing and inventory control department.
• Communicate with suppliers to resolve problems that may arise regarding delivery, quality, price, or conditions of sale.
• Purchases a wide variety of items within a manufacturing environment.
• Assists with the development and implementation of policies and procedures related to purchasing and inventory control with a goal to maximize efficiency and optimize workflow.
• Responsible for running the daily, weekly, and monthly reports associated with purchasing.
• Communicates with vendors and suppliers and follows up with actions related to open orders and open order reports.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED required. Associate degree preferred.
• Demonstrated time management, organization, and planning skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Basic understanding of MRP
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Strong literacy with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Capable of assuming responsibility

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

This position will work in an office environment within a manufacturing facility with exposure to machinery and related noise levels. Position will be primarily working in a sitting position for up to six (6) plus hours typing and analyzing data. Periodic walking around the facility will be required.