Purchasing Coordinator

Manpower, Inc.; Frankfort (IN); On-site; USD 53,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Flexible spending account

Job summary

Manpower, Inc. is seeking a Purchasing Coordinator / Supply Chain Specialist in Frankfort, IN to join the Purchasing/Supply Chain Department.

You will be the primary contact for suppliers, managing production, quality, and commercial concerns and supporting internal operations and external partners. The role requires 1+ year in purchasing or supply chain, strong analytical and math skills, and knowledge of manufacturing processes.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience in purchasing, supply chain, sales, or account management.

Responsibilities

• Serve as main contact for suppliers, managing production, quality, and commercial concerns.
• Issue RFQs and ECNs, review supplier pricing, and validate costs against internal models.
• Manage supplier relationships, drive cost reduction initiatives, and support continuous improvement.
• Coordinate with internal teams on new model launches, tooling schedules, and production requirements.
• Monitor supplier performance, track pricing changes, and lead meetings to resolve issues.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Cost/pricing analysis

Tools

Microsoft Office

Teams

Job description

Our client, a global automotive manufacturing supplier, is seeking a Purchasing Coordinator/Supply Chain Specialist to join their team. As a Purchasing Coordinator/Supply Chain Specialist, you will be part of the Purchasing/Supply Chain Department supporting internal operations teams and external supplier partners. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, analytical thinking, and attention to detail, which will align successfully in the organization.

Job Title: Purchasing Coordinator / Supply Chain Specialist
Location: Frankfort, IN
Pay Range: $53,000 – $60,000

What’s the Job?

• Serve as the primary point of contact for suppliers, managing production, quality, and commercial concerns
• Issue RFQs and ECNs, review supplier pricing, and validate costs against internal cost models
• Manage supplier relationships, drive cost reduction initiatives (Kaizen, VA/VE), and support continuous improvement
• Coordinate with internal teams on new model launches, tooling schedules, and production requirements
• Monitor supplier performance, track pricing changes, and lead meetings to resolve supply chain issues

What’s Needed?

• 1+ year of experience in purchasing, supply chain, sales, or account management
• Strong analytical and math skills to evaluate cost structures and supplier pricing
• Understanding of manufacturing processes and quality standards
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and communication tools (Teams, etc.)
• Ability to travel up to 25% and effectively manage supplier relationships

What’s in it for me?

• Competitive salary with growth potential
• Comprehensive benefits package (health, dental, vision, life insurance)
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and flexible spending account options
• Opportunity to work in a fast-paced automotive manufacturing environment with global exposure