Purchasing Coordinator

Openwork; Lawrenceville (GA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Openwork in Lawrenceville, GA is seeking a Maintenance Purchasing & Receiving Coordinator who will act as the liaison between the Maintenance department and vendors, supporting purchasing, receiving, inventory management, and day-to-day operations in a manufacturing setting.

You will count shipments, enter stock, communicate with vendors, provide packing lists to Accounts Payable, and create purchase orders for onsite vendors like Fastenal; a strong eye for detail and physical ability to lift up

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of purchasing procedures, pricing, and market trends.
• Strong organizational, planning, and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong computer skills, including word processing, spreadsheets, and purchasing/accounts payable software.
• Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds and regularly climb stairs and maneuver around equipment.

Responsibilities

• Receiving shipments ordered by the Maintenance Manager, counting items, and reporting any missing materials.
• Entering newly received items into stock and maintaining accurate inventory.
• Communicating with vendors by phone and email and following up as needed.
• Providing Accounts Payable with packing lists daily and obtaining missing documentation from vendors.
• Creating purchase orders for onsite vendors such as Fastenal.
• Monitoring material supplies and reporting inventory needs to management.

Skills

Purchasing procedures

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Computer skills

Vendor communication

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Purchasing software

Job description

Openwork is currently engaged in a search to find a reliable Maintenance Purchasing Coordinator in Lawrenceville, Ga. In this role, you will serve as the liaison between the Maintenance department and vendors while supporting purchasing, receiving, inventory management, and day-to-day operations in a manufacturing environment.

Maintenance Purchasing & Receiving Coordinator job, you’ll be responsible for:

• Receiving shipments ordered by the Maintenance Manager, physically counting items, and reporting any missing materials.
• Entering newly received items into stock and maintaining accurate inventory.
• Communicating with vendors by phone and email and following up as needed.
• Providing Accounts Payable with packing lists daily and obtaining missing documentation from vendors.
• Creating purchase orders for onsite vendors such as Fastenal.
• Monitoring material supplies and reporting inventory needs to management.

What you’ll need:

• Basic knowledge of purchasing procedures, pricing, and market trends.
• Strong organizational, planning, and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong computer skills, including word processing, spreadsheets, and purchasing/accounts payable software.
• Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds and regularly climb stairs and maneuver around equipment.

Schedule and Pay:

• Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm
• $19-$21/hr.

Openwork is a talent-first staffing company on a mission to bring ease and thoughtfulness to an industry we’ve held a footing in for 50+ years. We believe there’s more to life than livelihood, but that finding your dream career or team is a really good place to start. Our family of companies also includes QS Nurses, and Aerospace Solutions. Looking for your dream job or hire? Visit us at www.openwork.com to say hello and start building your future, together.

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