Purchasing Coordinator

TEK Systems; Richland (AL); On-site; USD 43,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid time off

Job summary

TEKsystems seeks a detail-oriented Purchasing Coordinator to support purchasing and supply chain operations in a fast-paced manufacturing setting. You will manage POs, liaise with suppliers, and coordinate with internal teams to ensure material availability for production.

This contract role offers exposure to SAP/ERP systems and potential for extension, with opportunities to grow in purchasing, supply chain, and analytics within a global organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in Business, Supply Chain or related field.
• 2+ years in Purchasing, Procurement, Supply Chain, Materials Management or Administrative Buying.
• Intermediate Excel skills: Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Create, issue, and maintain purchase orders with approved suppliers.
• Confirm supplier receipt of purchase orders and obtain acknowledgments.
• Track open purchase orders and follow up on delivery dates and status.
• Update purchasing information in the ERP system.
• Expedite materials to support production schedules.
• Communicate delivery risks and supplier updates to stakeholders.
• Resolve invoice discrepancies related to POs, pricing, receipts, quantities.
• Coordinate with receiving, AP, planning, production and suppliers to resolve issues.
• Maintain purchasing records and supplier communications.
• Support shortage reviews and open-order reporting.

Skills

Purchasing

Procurement

Supply Chain

Materials Management

Administrative Buying

Communication

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred (Business / Supply Chain)

Experience in lieu of a degree considered

Degree completion required for future direct-hire

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

Job description

About the Opportunity

We're seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Purchasing Coordinator to support purchasing and supply chain operations within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role plays a critical part in ensuring material availability by managing purchase orders, communicating with suppliers, and coordinating with internal departments to support production needs.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing team within a global manufacturing organization that offers exposure to purchasing, supply chain management, and ERP systems, along with potential long-term career growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Create, issue, and maintain purchase orders with approved suppliers.
• Confirm supplier receipt of purchase orders and obtain acknowledgments.
• Track open purchase orders and follow up on delivery dates, past-due items, and order status.
• Update purchasing information, including dates, quantities, pricing, and delivery details within the ERP system.
• Expedite materials to support production schedules and inventory requirements.
• Communicate delivery risks, supplier updates, and material availability to internal stakeholders.
• Assist in resolving invoice discrepancies related to purchase orders, pricing, receipts, and quantities.
• Coordinate with receiving, accounts payable, planning, production, and suppliers to resolve transactional issues.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records and supplier communications.
• Support shortage reviews, open-order reporting, and purchasing follow-up activities.
• Escalate supplier performance concerns, supply constraints, or pricing issues to purchasing leadership when appropriate.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution preferred (Business, Supply Chain, or related field preferred).
  • Candidates with relevant experience in lieu of a degree will be considered for the contract opportunity.
  • Degree completion required for consideration of future direct-hire conversion opportunities.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in one or more of the following:
  • Purchasing
  • Procurement
  • Supply Chain
  • Materials Management
  • Administrative Buying
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills, including:
  • Pivot Tables
  • VLOOKUPs
  • Data analysis and reporting
• Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Comfortable working in both office and manufacturing environments.
• Ability to multitask and manage changing priorities effectively.

Preferred

• Materials purchasing experience.
• Reporting and analytics experience, especially Power BI.
• Inventory management or cycle count experience.
• Experience supporting manufacturing operations.
• Knowledge of supply chain and procurement best practices.

Work Environment

• Office setting located within a manufacturing facility.
• Approximately 10-20% of the time spent on the production floor.
• Steel-toed shoes required while in manufacturing areas.
• Clean, climate-controlled office environment with cubicle-style workspace.
• Collaborative team environment working closely with engineering, quality, production, planning, and supplier partners.

Why Join?

• Opportunity to work for a large, established manufacturing organization with significant growth potential.
• Collaborative and supportive team culture.
• Exposure to ERP implementation and supply chain transformation initiatives.
• Potential for contract extension or long-term career opportunities.
• Gain experience working cross-functionally with purchasing, operations, engineering, and production teams.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Richland, MI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $31.25 - $31.25/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms.

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Richland,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 23, 2026.

About TEKsystems

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We’re a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We’re a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We’re strategic thinkers, hands‑on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We’re building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.