Purchasing Coordinator

UFP Industries, Inc; Washington (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

UFP Industries, Inc. is seeking a Purchasing Coordinator to support the purchasing team with PO creation, ERP entry, and supplier coordination.

The role involves ensuring on-time delivery, accurate data in ERP, and collaboration with internal customers and vendors both domestically and internationally where applicable. The ideal candidate has an associate degree or equivalent experience and at least two years in customer service, with strong MS Office skills; advanced Excel is preferred to help

Qualifications

• Minimum associate's degree or equivalent industry experience.
• Minimum of 2 years customer service experience.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications; advanced Excel preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create purchase orders to meet production and operation requirements.
• Enter purchase orders accurately into ERP system to ensure timely delivery.
• Communicate with suppliers and provide updates to internal departments.
• Address and resolve any pending issues with suppliers.
• Expedite and follow up on all open purchase orders for on‑time delivery.
• Assist with procuring quality products and materials for timely production.
• Update inventory and purchasing database; maintain ERP data accuracy.
• Coordinate with shop floor to identify and correct inventory deficiencies.
• Work with logistics teams to ensure accuracy in receiving POs.

Skills

Customer service

Vendor coordination

Office software

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Tools

ERP system

Microsoft Excel

MS Word

Job description

Job Summary

The Purchasing Coordinator assists the Purchasing Team with administration related to the purchasing process. This involves coordinating activities between internal and external customers as well as Vendors both domestically, and internationally, where applicable.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities

• Create purchase orders to meet production and operation requirements.
• Enter purchase orders accurately into ERP system to ensure timely delivery to customers.
• Communicate with suppliers and provide updates to internal departments.
• Address and resolve any pending issues with suppliers.
• Expedite and follow up on all open purchase orders to ensure on-time delivery.
• Assist with procuring quality products and materials ensuring timely delivery of materials to meet production and customer requirements.
• Assist with purchase materials and subcontract operations based on pre-determined requirements and other pre-set parameters in the ERP system.
• Update inventory and purchasing database as required.
• Maintain accurate ERP system data and paperwork for vendors, receiving and accounting.
• Coordinate with shop floor to identify and correct inventory deficiencies.
• Work closely with logistics teams to ensure accuracy in receiving POs.

Qualifications

• Minimum associate's degree or equivalent industry experience.
• Minimum of 2 years customer of service experience.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications. Advanced knowledge in Excel preferred.

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.