Purchasing Coordinator

Employment Enterprises; Port Huron (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan

Medical and dental benefits

Flex spending account

Pet Insurance

Credit Union Membership

Sick Leave

Worker Advantage discount program

Voluntary Supplemental Insurance

Job summary

Employment Enterprises is seeking a Purchasing Coordinator to support day-to-day purchasing for the Utilities business at our Port Huron, Michigan location. The role involves creating and processing purchase orders, maintaining records, and coordinating with vendors in a hands-on, on-site environment.

This is a full-time, contract position paying $20 to $25 per hour. The ideal candidate will have 0-2 years in purchasing or related roles, strong attention to detail, and proficiency with Excel and

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Business, Supply Chain, Administration, or a related field preferred.
• 0-2 years of experience in purchasing, administration, accounts payable, inventory, or a related role.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Experience with ERP systems such as JDE, PeopleSoft, SAP, or similar is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Create and process purchase orders accurately and in a timely manner
• Review purchase requests for completeness and accuracy
• Track purchase orders and follow up on outstanding orders
• Communicate with vendors regarding quotes, deliveries, and order status
• Assist with resolving invoice, receiving, and delivery discrepancies
• Maintain purchasing records and supporting documentation
• Support inventory activities, including cycle count documentation and inventory tracking
• Create and maintain item and vendor records within company systems
• Ensure purchasing activities comply with company policies and procedures
• Respond to inquiries from internal stakeholders regarding purchasing requests
• Assist with reporting, data entry, and general purchasing administration
• Perform other administrative and purchasing support duties as required

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Excel proficiency

Education

Diploma/degree in Business

Tools

JDE

PeopleSoft

SAP

Job description

Our client is a leading energy company known for reliable service, operational excellence, and a strong commitment to the customers and communities it serves. The Purchasing Coordinatorwill support day-to-day purchasing activities for the Utilities business, including creating and processing purchase orders, maintaining purchasing records, and coordinating with vendors.

This is an onsite position based in Port Huron, Michigan, paying $20 to $25per hour. This is a full-time, contract position.

Responsibilities

• Create and process purchase orders accurately and in a timely manner
• Review purchase requests for completeness and accuracy
• Track purchase orders and follow up on outstanding orders
• Communicate with vendors regarding quotes, deliveries, and order status
• Assist with resolving invoice, receiving, and delivery discrepancies
• Maintain purchasing records and supporting documentation
• Support inventory activities, including cycle count documentation and inventory tracking
• Create and maintain item and vendor records within company systems
• Ensure purchasing activities comply with company policies and procedures
• Respond to inquiries from internal stakeholders regarding purchasing requests
• Assist with reporting, data entry, and general purchasing administration
• Perform other administrative and purchasing support duties as required

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Business, Supply Chain, Administration, or a related field preferred
• 0-2 years of experience in purchasing, administration, accounts payable, inventory, or a related role
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Experience with ERP systems such as JDE, PeopleSoft, SAP, or similar is considered an asset

What We Offer

• 401K retirement plan
• Medical and dental benefits for qualifying professionals or Fixed Indemnity Health Benefits
• Flex spending account
• Pet Insurance
• Credit Union Membership
• Sick Leave available where mandated by law
• Worker Advantage discount program membership
• Voluntary Supplemental Insurance

Our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy: Employment Enterprises, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer. We recruit, employ, assign, train, compensate and promote without regard to race, color, sex, age, disability, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, ancestry, U.S. Veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable law.

Employment Enterprises, Inc. is the parent company of Temporary Solutions, Inc. Temporary Solutions is a workforce solutions company based out of 10550 Linden Lake Plaza, Suite 200, Manassas, VA 20109.