Purchasing Coordinator

Kelly Services; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Telemedicine

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Vacation/holiday pay

Transit benefits

Job summary

Kelly Services is hiring a Purchasing Coordinator in Lubbock, TX. You will manage purchasing processes, maintain inventory levels, and coordinate with suppliers to ensure timely and accurate orders. The role supports production scheduling and requires strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

The position offers a first shift and an hourly pay range of $20–$26, with comprehensive benefits and opportunities to grow within a premier manufacturing client.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of purchasing experience in manufacturing or metals industries.
• Experience with MRP systems and supplier coordination.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Enter and verify purchase orders accurately and timely.
• Analyze forecast/history data to maintain inventory levels.
• Maintain supplier records, costing, and shipping instructions.
• Coordinate order status reports and resolve supplier discrepancies.
• Expedite orders and manage supplier price lists; quote materials from multiple suppliers.
• Attend production meetings and report purchasing updates.

Skills

Purchasing experience

MRP systems

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Tools

MRP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Feeling stuck? Put your career in motion with a great, new opportunity. Join the Kelly team as a Purchasing Coordinator to work at a premier manufacturing client in Lubbock, TX. We’re here every step of the way to help you and your career be the best it can be. Bring your energy and expertise. We’ll help you get where you want to be.

Pay Range: $20–$26 per hour

Shift: 1st

Why you should apply to be Purchasing Coordinator:

• Work with a respected industry leader in manufacturing
• Safe, collaborative, and supportive work environment
• Gain exposure to international and domestic supplier relations
• Build your career in supply chain and purchasing operations

What’s a typical day as Purchasing Coordinator? You’ll be:

• Precisely entering, proofing, maintaining, and submitting purchase orders
• Analyzing forecast and history data to maintain accurate inventory levels
• Maintaining supplier container shipment records and verifying purchase order information, including product costing and shipping instructions
• Coordinating order status reports and resolving discrepancies with suppliers
• Routinely reviewing and expediting purchase orders, maintaining supplier price lists, and quoting materials from multiple suppliers
• Attending production meetings and reporting purchasing updates, supporting the Production Scheduler as needed
• Professionally communicating with suppliers for order processing, and maintaining electronic order documentation
• Managing stock levels and making maintenance, repair, and operating purchases

This job might be an outstanding fit if you:

• Have 3+ years of purchasing experience, ideally in manufacturing or with metals, alloys, and casting products
• Are familiar with Foreign Trade Zone regulations and MRP systems
• Possess strong organizational, communication, and time management skills
• Demonstrate excellent attention to detail and concern for accuracy
• Are proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Hold a college degree (preferred)
• Have a solid understanding of manufactured and engineered components
• Are an ambitious, motivated team player with leadership and interpersonal skills

Please note: The following benefits reflect Kelly's general offerings. Eligibility may vary by assignment, location, and job type.

• Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability.
• As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account.
• In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan.

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About Kelly

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