Purchasing Coordinator

H C Duke & Son Llc; East Moline (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance

AD&D

Disability insurance

401k with company match

HSA contribution

Paid time off

Paid holidays

PPE reimbursement

Job summary

Electro Freeze/H.C. Duke LLC, a Welbilt Company, is seeking a Purchasing Coordinator to support manufacturing operations in East Moline, IL. You will create and manage purchase orders, review SAP recommendations, and align material availability with production needs.

You'll collaborate with production planning, engineering, and inventory teams, monitor supplier performance, communicate shortages, and participate in cost-control initiatives to optimize procurement processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s/associate degree in business, supply chain or related field.
• Experience in procurement, inventory or logistics preferred.
• ERP/systems experience (SAP) and Excel proficiency required.

Responsibilities

• Review SAP-generated purchasing recommendations and create purchase orders.
• Monitor open purchase orders and follow up with suppliers for on-time delivery.
• Communicate shortages, delays and material concerns to internal stakeholders.
• Maintain purchasing records in SAP including lead-time, pricing and supplier data.
• Collaborate with production, planning, engineering and inventory teams.

Skills

Procurement knowledge

Supply chain

Vendor relations

Communication skills

Time management

Excel

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Business

Relevant coursework/certification in purchasing

Tools

SAP

MS Excel

Job description

Submissions from third-party recruiters or employment agencies will not be accepted. All candidates must apply directly.Company Overview:Electro Freeze/H.C. Duke LLC, a Welbilt Company, is a leader in the design and innovation of frozen treat equipment. Our product line includes solutions for soft serve, yogurt, shake, frozen beverages, hard pack/gelato batch freezers, and flavor systems. Based out of East Moline, IL, we pioneered the soft serve ice cream machine in 1946. We have continued to improve upon our designs through support from all company departments.The Purchasing Coordinator supports manufacturing operations by purchasing materials, components, and services needed to meet production and customer requirements. This position reviews purchasing recommendations, creates and maintains purchase orders, communicates with suppliers regarding deliveries, and works closely with production, planning, engineering, and inventory teams to ensure material availability.Responsibilities:Review SAP-generated purchasing recommendations and create purchase orders as needed.Monitor open purchase orders and follow up with suppliers to ensure on-time delivery.Communicate supplier shortages, delays, and other material concerns to internal stakeholders, escalating as needed.Maintain accurate purchasing records in SAP, including lead-time, minimum order quantities, pricing, and supplier information.Work closely with production, planning, inventory, and engineering teams to support manufacturing requirements.Participate in inventory and cost-control initiatives.Perform other duties as assigned.Benefits:Employer sponsored benefits:Employee group term life insurance and AD&DShort -term and long-term disabilityCompany HSA contribution for HDHPEmployee assistance programFinancial wellness servicesTravel assistanceAnnual discretionary 401k bonus10 paid holidaysPaid time offAnnual PPE reimbursement programVoluntary benefit offerings:Medical insurance (PPO and HDHP with HSA)Prescription benefitsDental insuranceVision benefitsMedical and dependent care flexible spending accountsAdditional voluntary life insurance and AD&D, including dependent coverageSupplemental plans (Critical illness, accident insurance, hospital indemnity)Group legal coverage and identity theft protection401k program with a company matchSkills and Knowledge:Understanding of procurement and supply chain principles.Customer service skills.Ability to build effective working relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.Organizational and time management skills with attention to detail.Effective and professional communication with stakeholders, whether in person, via phone or email.Education and Experience:We recognize that successful purchasing professionals come from a variety of educational and career backgrounds. We welcome candidates who demonstrate analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, even if their experience does not come from a traditional procurement background. We welcome candidates with one of the following qualifications:Associate degree or Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations, Finance, Manufacturing Technology, or a related field.Relevant coursework, certification, or training in purchasing, procurement, logistics, inventory management, or business administration.Equivalent experience in purchasing, customer service, inventory control, production planning, logistics, inside sales, or a related manufacturing support role.One to three years of experience in purchasing, procurement, inventory control, customer service, logistics, production planning, manufacturing administration, or a related role preferred.Experience working in a manufacturing environment preferred.Experience using an ERP system, such as SAP, preferred.Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.