Purchasing Coordinator

Primary Staffing Inc.; Matteson (IL); On-site; USD 68,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Primary Staffing Inc. seeks a Purchasing Coordinator to support procurement operations by managing purchase orders, coordinating with suppliers, and ensuring materials are delivered on time to support manufacturing. This role helps control costs, maintain inventory, and keep production running smoothly.

The position reports to the Business Operations – Production department and requires a degree in a related field plus 2+ years of purchasing experience. Fluency in Korean and English is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Associate’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or related field preferred.
• 2+ years of purchasing or procurement experience, ideally in manufacturing.
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems such as SAP or Oracle.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Office apps.
• Bilingual in Korean and English required.

Responsibilities

• Create, process, and track purchase orders for raw materials, components, and supplies.
• Request supplier quotes, confirm pricing, and coordinate delivery timelines.
• Monitor inventory levels and help forecast material needs with production and warehouse teams.
• Ensure materials arrive on time to meet production schedules.
• Maintain accurate purchasing, pricing, and supplier records in the ERP system.
• Resolve invoice, shipment, and quality discrepancies.
• Review purchasing data to identify cost-saving opportunities and improve supplier performance.
• Coordinate with production, engineering, quality, and finance teams.
• Assist with supplier evaluations and maintain strong vendor relationships.
• Follow purchasing procedures and company policies.

Skills

Purchasing experience

Organization

Attention to detail

Communication

Negotiation

Excel

Multitasking

Korean-English bilingual

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management/Business or related

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

The Purchasing Coordinator supports procurement operations by managing purchase orders, coordinating with suppliers, and ensuring materials are delivered on time to support manufacturing operations. This role helps maintain inventory levels, control costs, and keep production running efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Create, process, and track purchase orders for raw materials, components, and supplies.
• Request supplier quotes, confirm pricing, and coordinate delivery timelines.
• Monitor inventory levels and help forecast material needs with production and warehouse teams.
• Ensure materials arrive on time to meet production schedules.
• Maintain accurate purchasing, pricing, and supplier records in the ERP system.
• Resolve invoice, shipment, and quality discrepancies.
• Review purchasing data to identify cost-saving opportunities and improve supplier performance.
• Coordinate with production, engineering, quality, and finance teams.
• Assist with supplier evaluations and maintain strong vendor relationships.
• Follow purchasing procedures and company policies.

This is not an exhaustive list of duties. Responsibilities may be adjusted based on business needs.

Requirements

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field preferred.
• 2+ years of purchasing or procurement experience, preferably in manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of supply chain and procurement processes.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or similar.
• Strong organization and time-management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Bilingual in Korean and English required.

Department: Business Operations – Production

Compensation: $68,000–$82,000

Shift: 1st