Purchasing Coordinator

Albany International Corp.; Portsmouth (NH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Albany International Corp. in Portsmouth, NH, seeks a procurement professional to lead indirect materials sourcing, supplier management, and contract negotiations. You will collaborate with finance, operations, and business units to optimize value, quality, and on-time delivery while ensuring compliance with policies and contracts.

The role emphasizes data analysis, strategic supplier development, and governance, with travel up to 25% to engage with suppliers and sites as needed.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of related experience
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field preferred
• Strong negotiation and contract-law knowledge
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Proficient in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

Responsibilities

• Manage sourcing for indirect materials and services (IT, HR, MRO, software, travel programs, etc.)
• Source suppliers, issue RFPs/RFQs, review proposals, and award POs
• Negotiate contracts and pricing to optimize value, quality, and delivery
• Monitor supplier performance and ensure compliance with policies
• Provide insights, reporting, and purchasing recommendations to management
• Support governance, records, and audits; travel up to 25% as needed

Skills

Negotiation

Contract law

Risk assessment

Communication

MS Office

SAP

Cost savings

Cost analysis

Multitasking

Hands-on

Urgency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

This role manages and supports corporate‑wide purchasing and supply chain activities, focusing on indirect materials and services (such as IT, HR services, MRO, capital equipment, software, travel programs, and contract services). The role acts as a key link between suppliers, business units, and corporate finance/supply chain teams.

You would be responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and managing suppliers for assigned commodity groups, ensuring the company gets the best value, quality, and reliability while staying compliant with company policies and contracts.

Key Responsibilities (What They Do Day‑to‑Day)

• Data & Analysis
• Gather and analyze purchasing, pricing, and supplier performance data
• Track market and price trends to set buying and negotiation strategies
• Evaluate cost feasibility and establish price objectives
• Procurement & Sourcing
• Source indirect materials and services (IT/HR subcontractors, equipment, tools, software, MRO, packaging, vehicles, travel programs, etc.)
• Prepare and issue RFPs/RFQs, review proposals, and award purchase orders
• Develop new suppliers based on price, quality, and on time delivery
• Negotiate contracts and pricing, often at a global or enterprise level
• Act as the primary relationship manager for assigned suppliers
• Monitor supplier performance and resolve cost, quality, or delivery issues
• Ensure supplier and purchasing compliance with company policies
• Internal Support & Collaboration
• Support corporate, business unit, and site‑level procurement needs
• Partner with Supply Chain, Finance, and Operations teams across locations
• Provide management with insights, reporting, and purchasing recommendations
• Governance & Administration
• Approve payments, maintain procurement records, and support audits
• Ensure contracts and purchases align with corporate policies and objectives
• Strategic Impact
• Contribute to procurement strategy and long‑term cost‑reduction initiatives
• Influence organizational sourcing decisions and purchasing objectives
• Represent the company on significant contracts and projects, including work with senior stakeholders
• Communication & Planning
• Communicate professionally with suppliers and internal stakeholders at all levels
• Plan and manage their own workload and timelines
• Solve complex procurement problems using policy, precedent, and judgment
• Travel
• Travel occasionally (up to ~25%) to support supplier meetings, negotiations, or site needs

Required Experience:

• 3+ years of related experience
• Supply Chain, Business, or a related field and bachelor's degree preferred

Required skills:

• Strong aptitude for negotiations including some significant demonstrated success
• Knowledge of Contract Law and other Procurement regulations
• Ability to assess internal risks of designs or processes that limit supply options
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written
• Computer skills: word documents, excel and power point
• SAP experience highly desirable
• Cost savings driven and understanding of impact to the bottom line
• Cost-analysis skills and understanding of market drivers
• Ability to multitask, manage time effectively
• Out of the box thinking
• Goal Driven
• Sense of Urgency
• "Hands-on" style

Due to the restricted nature of work, only US Citizens and US Persons (permanent residents) will be considered for this role. We cannot at this time sponsor employment visas (e.g. H-1B visa status).