Purchasing Coordinator

Nystrom; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading commercial construction products company is seeking a Purchasing Coordinator to manage purchasing and material planning. This role supports sales and operations and requires strong communication and organizational skills to maintain supplier relationships. Join a team that values continuous improvement and customer focus.

Qualifications

• One or more years of purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Critical thinker who can multitask effectively.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to purchasing and inventory control policies.
• Communicates daily with suppliers, expedites orders as needed.
• Coordinates purchase and delivery of goods.

Skills

Communication

Detail orientation

Critical thinking

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Founded in 1948 as an independent representative for commercial building product manufacturers, the company quickly shifted to its own manufacturing operations and grew its business through product diversification and acquisitions, including the 100+ year old Babcock-Davis brand. Led by CEO Sue W. Thomas, today Nystrom has over 200 manufacturing and business support employees with an extensive national partner network throughout North America.

What gets us powered up each day? For starters, we live true to our five core values – ensure profitable growth, lead by example, put both the external and internal customer first, raise the bar in our work and create a work/life balance. We think big – because we’re all about creating the ultimate hassle-free service for our customers. No matter who you are or what you do with us, you’ll find endless ways to be part of the Nystrom family and serve our community.

The Purchasing Coordinator position incorporates the Purchasing and Material Planning functions under the supervision of the Supply Chain Director and/or with direction from senior purchasing staff. This position works directly to support sales and operations.

Essential Functions

• Adheres to purchasing and inventory control policies, processes and procedures
• Purchases to maintain best supplier terms, pricing and delivery as directed
• Communicates daily with suppliers
• Expedites when needed and verify order acceptance
• Keeps supplier, part, cost, purchase order records up to date
• Resolves supplier discrepancies with quantity, cost, quality
• Remedies defective or unacceptable goods or services on a timely basis
• Keeps Senior Buyer in the loop of issues that will affect cost, quality, and delivery
• Assists with database maintenance
• Coordinates the purchase and delivery of goods made by Nystrom partners
• Follows up on shipments due from Nystrom partners
• Reports on Nystrom partners order status
• Assists with ordering indirect materials via Kanban
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• One or more years of Purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment
• Outstanding communication skills, both verbally and written
• Critical thinker with the ability to multitask effectively and efficiently with minimal supervision
• Enthusiastically embraces and promotes continuous improvement
• Detail orientated with emphasis on follow up in a fast-paced environment
• Intermediate user of Microsoft Excel

Nystrom and Babcock-Davis are two of the leading and oldest brands in commercial construction products. We believe in being closer to the customer with people, products, and information. We manufacture and supply specialty building products directly to contractors and through distributors. Our product lines include access panels, roof hatches, floor doors, and stair nosings that create safer, more accessible buildings.