Purchasing Coordinator

Merck & Co.; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

FUJIFILM Electronic Materials, U.S.A., Inc. in Mesa, AZ seeks a Purchasing Coordinator to support procurement, PO creation, supplier communication, and inventory monitoring. You will maintain purchasing records and ensure cost-effective sourcing in line with company policies.

The role covers MRO and service purchases across multiple sites and requires strong ERP experience (SAP/Ariba) and solid vendor management skills to expedite orders and optimize lead times.

Qualifications

• High school degree/GED required; an associate degree preferred.
• 3-5 years of purchasing experience required.
• Knowledge of purchasing procedures, price negotiation, and supplier relationship building preferred.
• SAP or other ERP experience a plus.
• Resilience, clear communication, sound reasoning, and strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Create purchase orders (POs) for MRO and service-related purchases; support direct material purchases as needed.
• Review requisitions to ensure required documentation is included and accurate prior to Purchasing approval and PO creation.
• Maintain supplier relationships; monitor open orders, expedite as necessary, and elevate supplier issues as required.
• Monitor service agreement expirations and notify end users accordingly.
• Solicit competitive proposals for indirect purchases, evaluate submissions, and prepare sourcing recommendations.
• Manage vendor setups in SAP/Ariba; update pricing, terms, and lead times in the ERP system.
• Serve as administrator for web-based supplier accounts (e.g., Grainger, Staples, Fisher).
• Maintain purchasing approved supplier lists and document management.
• Review and complete Tax Exemption Certificates; maintain non-ISN contractor insurance certificates.
• Maintain miscellaneous supplies for TFS building and CAR closure forms.
• Escalate issues to the Purchasing Manager and engage others as needed.

Skills

Resilience

Communication

Reasoning

Comprehension

Organizational Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree preferred

Tools

SAP

Ariba

ERP systems

Job description

Position Overview

FUJIFILM Electronic Materials, U.S.A., Inc. is a global leader in chemical solutions which enable the semiconductor industry and the digital universe.

We have an exciting opportunity at our Mesa, AZ facility for a Purchasing Coordinator! The Purchasing Coordinator supports the procurement process by coordinating purchase orders, communicating with suppliers, monitoring inventory and deliveries, and maintaining accurate purchasing records. This role helps ensure that goods and services are sourced efficiently, cost-effectively, and in accordance with company policies.

The Role

The Purchasing Coordinator supports the procurement process by coordinating purchase orders, communicating with suppliers, monitoring inventory and deliveries, and maintaining accurate purchasing records. This role helps ensure that goods and services are sourced efficiently, cost-effectively, and in accordance with company policies.

The position supports one or more of our sites (Mesa AZ, Providence RI, Pueblo CO, Carrollton TX) across categories including Chemicals, Packaging, Filters, MRO Equipment, and Services/Supplies.

Company Overview

FUJIFILM Electronic Materials, U.S.A. fuels innovation in the semiconductor industry-where chemistry meets technology. Our advanced materials and formulations enable manufacturers to build the microchips that power Artificial Intelligence, computers, electric vehicles, smartphones, and more.

We're a global business-to-business supplier of chemical formulations and advanced materials used for manufacturing and packaging semiconductors. Our chemical formulations allow top manufacturers to produce microchips that both power and connect our digital world. Think you've got what it takes to build a more connected world? Then connect with us today and challenge the boundaries of what's possible-for the world and your future.

We have six U.S. manufacturing and Research & Development facilities, located in: Mesa, Arizona; Castroville, California; Hollister, California; Carrollton, Texas; and North Kingstown, Rhode Island-each offering unique local experiences, from vibrant cultural scenes to historic charm.

Fujifilm is globally headquartered in Tokyo with over 70,000 employees across four key business segments of healthcare, electronics, business innovation, and imaging. We are guided and united by our Group Purpose of "giving our world more smiles." Visit: https://www.fujifilm.com/us/en/about/region/careers

Job Description

• Create purchase orders (POs) for MRO and service-related purchases; support direct material purchases as needed.
• Review requisitions to ensure all required supporting documentation is included and accurate prior to Purchasing approval and PO creation.
• Maintain supplier relationships for routine transactions; monitor open orders for procured materials and equipment, expediting as necessary; elevate supplier performance issues as required.
• Monitor service agreement expirations and notify end users accordingly
• Solicit competitive proposals for indirect purchases, evaluate submissions, and prepare sourcing recommendations for Purchasing Manager review.
• Manage the creation and modification of vendor setups in SAP/Ariba; update and/or support vendor info record and source list creation and change activities, maintaining accurate pricing, payment terms, and lead times in the ERP system.
• Serve as administrator for web-based supplier accounts (e.g., Grainger, Staples, Fisher).
• Maintain purchasing approved supplier lists and document management.
• Manage and/or support supplier letters, specifications, codes of conduct, supplier diversity inquiries, receiving requirements, and related initiatives.
• Review and complete Tax Exemption Certificates
• Maintain non ISN contractor Insurance Certificates liabilities
• Maintain miscellaneous supplies for TFS building
• Review and complete Capital Appropriation Request (CAR) closure forms
• Escalate issues to the Purchasing Manager and engage others as needed

REQUIREMENTS

• High school degree/GED required; an associate degree preferred.
• 3-5 years of purchasing experience required
• Knowledge of purchasing procedures, price negotiation, and supplier relationship building preferred.
• SAP or other ERP experience a plus
• Resilience: Adapts to workplace challenges, maintains professionalism, and manages responsibilities effectively.
• Communication: Clearly and professionally exchanges ideas, interacts respectfully, and fosters positive workplace relationships.
• Reasoning & Decision Making: Analyzes information, follows instructions, and makes logical, sound decisions.
• Comprehension: Understands and completes tasks assigned and solves problems effectively.
• Organizational Skills: Manages multiple priorities, maintains accuracy, and stays focused despite distractions.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

We value a professional, adaptable, and collaborative work environment. The following competencies are essential for success in any role and reflect our commitment to effective teamwork, problem solving, and workplace communication.

• Resilience -Ability to adapt to workplace challenges, maintain professionalism, and manage responsibilities effectively.
• Communication -Capacity to clearly and professionally exchange ideas, interact respectfully with colleagues and customers, and foster positive workplace relationships.
• Reasoning & Decision Making -Ability to analyze information, follow verbal and written instructions, and make logical, sound decisions.
• Comprehension -Capability to understand and complete tasks as assigned and solve problems effectively.
• Organizational Skills -Competence in managing multiple priorities, maintaining accuracy, and staying focused despite potential workplace distractions.

EEO Information

Fujifilm is committed to providing equal opportunities in hiring, promotion and advancement, compensation, benefits, and training regardless of nationality, age, gender, sexual orientation or gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, political creed, ideology, national, or social origin, disability, veteran status, etc.

ADA Information

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to our HR Department ([e-mail]).