Purchasing Coordinator

UFP Industries, Inc; Union City (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Health Savings Account with companycon

Life and disability insurance (basic &

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

UFP Industries, Inc. is seeking a Purchasing Coordinator to manage inbound/outbound purchases within the International Purchasing Department.

You will work with buyers, mills, and internal teams to ensure accurate order processing and exceptional service, with occasional direct customer contact to resolve issues and drive sales opportunities. The role requires coordinating with suppliers, developing reports, and handling international documentation.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent industry experience.
• 2+ years in supply chain or procurement.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Spanish speaking required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Create and process POs and related documents.
• Assist buyers in tracking orders.
• Communicate with suppliers to gather information.
• Develop reports on trades and market information.
• Process reports and purchases in a timely manner.
• Assist with international freight cost/rate data retrieval.
• Coordinate with sales, logistics and purchasing.
• Support special projects and team goals.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Written & verbal communication

Multitasking

Organization

Team collaboration

Spanish language

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Job description

Job Summary

The Purchasing Coordinator is responsible for processing, tracking, and administrative duties pertaining to inbound and outbound purchases within the International Purchasing Department. Works closely with buyers and mills, along with other internal teams to ensure smooth communication, accurate order processing, and exceptional service. May also have direct customer contact to assist in resolving issues and driving sales opportunities.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities

• PO creation and processing of documentation and payables
• Assists buyers in the tracking and tracing of orders
• Maintains frequent communication with suppliers/providers to ensure efficiencies in information gathering
• Assists in developing reports and compiling market information for trades
• Assists in processing reports, documents, and purchases in a timely manner
• Assists in cost/rate retrieval for international freight lanes
• Works with all internal teams to successfully deliver international documentation for all orders
• Collaborates across departments including sales, logistics and purchasing
• Assists in assigned special projects
• Contributes to team success by meeting individual goals and supporting team objectives
• Performs other duties as required

Qualifications

• Minimum Associate's degree or equivalent industry experience.
• 2 years+ of experience, preferably in supply chain or procurement
• Possesses beginning to working knowledge of subject matter
• Working knowledge and proficiency in the use of computer and business-related software, including Microsoft applications (Excel, Word and Outlook)
• Working knowledge of various office equipment (computer, scanner, etc)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to multitask and work independently in a fast-paced setting
• Spanish speaking required

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health savings account with company contribution
• Basic and voluntary life and insurance and disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays

  The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.