Purchasing Coordinator

Clayton; Savannah (TN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Clayton is a leading home builder seeking a motivated Material Coordinator at the Savannah facility to optimize material flow and manage costs. You will coordinate with Engineering, Production, Service, Sales and suppliers to ensure timely supply and quality.

The role reports to the Materials Manager and requires collaboration, lean principles, and attention to detail to minimize shortages and maintain efficient inventories across the production cycle.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail essential.
• Lean principles experience preferred.
• Manufacturing materials management experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Work and communicate collaboratively with facility leadership, other departments, customers, and suppliers.
• Facilitate a culture focused on team member experience, customer experience, and leadership.
• Count and order materials to meet production requirements.
• Avoid and minimize material shortages.
• Maintain the lowest inventory levels necessary to meet production needs.
• Operate within defined supply terms, contracts, and SOPs.
• Hold suppliers accountable for performance standards and contractual terms.
• Optimize inventory turns.
• Support vendor relationships and communications.
• Support issue resolution and quality processes.
• Participate in and reconcile quarterly physical inventory counts.

Skills

Excel

Analytical thinking

Detail oriented

Lean principles

Materials management

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Clayton is a leading single-family, values-driven home builder dedicated to attainable housing, sustainable practices and creating a world-class experience for customers and team members. Our company portfolio includes a broad offering of attainable housing, and as a vertically integrated home builder, we are uniquely positioned to serve customers through every stage of the homeownership journey – building, selling, financing, and insuring homes. From entry-level to more experienced positions, we’re actively recruiting individuals who are passionate, positive, and eager to learn. We then equip you for success, whether you’re in the office, in the field, or on the floor. As a member of our team you’ll enjoy excellent benefits, opportunities for growth, and an encouraging culture that supports work / life balance.

Position Summary

The Material Coordinator is responsible for managing materials, vendor relationships, processes, and costs at the Facility. This requires working collaboratively with Engineering, Production, Service, Sales, and suppliers. The role reports directly to the Materials Manager.

Duties / Responsibilities

• Work and communicate collaboratively with facility leadership, other departments, customers, and suppliers.
• Facilitate a culture focused on team member experience, customer experience, and leadership.
• Count and order materials to meet HBF production requirements.
• Avoid and minimize material shortages.
• Maintain the lowest inventory levels necessary to meet production needs.
• Operate within defined supply terms, contracts, and SOPs.
• Hold suppliers accountable for performance standards and contractual terms.
• Optimize inventory turns.
• Support vendor relationships and communications.
• Support issue resolution and quality processes.
• Participate in and reconcile quarterly physical inventory counts.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail
• Experience and commitment to lean principles preferred
• Manufacturing materials management experience a plus

Why Clayton?

Full-time team members have the flexibility to create their own health, dental, and vision benefits package. Clayton provides competitive 401K programs, including investment options and company matching for full and part time team members after one year to help our team members achieve their financial goals. Additional benefits include paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, Employee Assistance Programs, and more.

As part of Clayton’s commitment to Opening Doors to a Better Life, Clayton is now providing paid time for Team Members to volunteer to causes that are meaningful to them through the Clayton Impact program.

At Clayton, we encourage holistic wellness with physical, nutritional, social, financial, spiritual and occupational programs available online or in-person for team members.

Clayton is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. Clayton is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

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