Purchasing Coordinator

Komatsu; South Carolina; On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Komatsu in Newberry, SC is seeking a Purchasing Coordinator to develop and maintain supplier relationships for production parts, ensuring quality, cost, and delivery targets are met while driving continuous improvement in QDC and inventory.

The role involves managing orders, tracking shipments, resolving invoice discrepancies, and coordinating with accounting and warehouse; a BS or equivalent experience is required, with strong Excel/Office skills.

Qualifications

• BS degree or equivalent materials experience as stated (1-3 years) or 9-11 years in manufacturing with materials.
• Strong MS Office skills: Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Word.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Create manual orders and verify MRPs, ensuring supplier acknowledgment.
• Follow up on orders to ensure on-time delivery and avoid downtime.
• Maintain purchase orders and related records; track open orders and statuses.
• Coordinate disposition of rejected parts to prevent production stoppages.
• Assist Accounting and Warehouse with invoice discrepancies.
• Notify supervisor of any parts issues impacting the line.
• Maintain databases and spreadsheets accuracy.
• Attend production and material review meetings as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Education

BS degree in Business, Engineering or related field or equivalent material experience

Tools

Excel

Access

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Job Description

Purchasing Coordinator

Posting Start Date: 10/5/26

Job Location (Short): Newberry, South Carolina, USA, 29108

Requisition ID: 37023

Onsite or Remote: Onsite Position

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Job Overview

To develop and maintain suppliers for all production parts in accordance to quality, cost and delivery requirements and to ensure continuous improvement of QDC, while reducing purchased - part cost by continually identifying and implementing cost reduction measures with suppliers and controlling inventory to meet current target levels - all the while adhering to the mandated goal to produce machines which meet or exceed the requirements of the design specification.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Creates manual orders and/or review MRP generated orders (checking accuracy) promptly and ensure suppliers have acknowledged receipt of orders
• Follow up on orders to ensure that the materials are shipped and delivered as promised to avoid expediting and any production downtime.
• Maintain records of all purchase order and associated documents for all processes and maintain knowledge on all open orders and its status and provide assistance to all purchasing staff and manage all calls for purchasing and delivery schedule.
• Coordinates and decides disposition of rejected parts in a prompt/cost effective manner to prevent production stoppages and workforce downtime
• Assist the Accounting Dept. and Warehouse in resolving unpaid invoices due to pricing and/or receiving discrepancies.
• Notify Purchasing Supervisor / Purchasing Manager immediately upon notice of a potential parts issue that may impact the production line.
• Maintain the accuracy of all databases and spreadsheets
• Attend production and material review meetings when required
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Requirements

• BS degree in Business, Engineering or related field and 1-3 years materials experience, - OR - 2 years college and 5-7 years manufacturing experience working with materials (purchasing, planning, warehouse, - OR 9-11 years manufacturing experience working with materials (purchasing, planning, warehouse).
• Excellent computer skills including Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Word.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail.

Diversity & Inclusion Commitment

At Komatsu we come from diverse backgrounds, with unique perspectives, experiences, and contributions.We are committed to creating a workforce that is reflective of the communities we work and live in. We believe that our people are part of our shared purpose.We are authentic, ambitious, and innovative in our pursuit of Diversity & Inclusion.United, we are on a journey towards a sustainable future that creates value together.

Company Information

Komatsu is a world leader in manufacturing construction, mining, forestry, and industrial heavy equipment.Founded in 1921, Komatsu has a long history of quality, reliability, innovation, and excellence.Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Komatsu facilities, distributors and dealers are in more than 140 countries and employ more than 60,000 people.Komatsu offers a diverse and challenging work environment, where you can grow your skills and career, and contribute to a sustainable, clean-energy future.If you are looking for a company that values your talent and potential, be a part of something big and join a team that is shaping the world!

If you want to learn more about Komatsu, please visit our website at https://www.komatsu.com/.