Purchasing Coordinator

UFP Industries; Washington (Washington County); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

UFP Industries is seeking a Purchasing Coordinator to support the purchasing team with administration across domestic and international supplier relations. The role focuses on creating POs, updating ERP records, and ensuring timely delivery to customers.

You will work closely with production, logistics, and other departments to expedite orders, resolve issues, and maintain accurate data. A 2+ year customer service background and Excel proficiency are preferred for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or equivalent industry experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of customer service experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications; advanced Excel skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create purchase orders to meet production and operation needs.
• Enter purchase orders accurately into ERP for timely delivery.
• Communicate with suppliers and provide updates to internal teams.
• Address and resolve any supplier issues.
• Expedite and follow up on open POs to ensure on-time delivery.
• Assist in procuring quality materials to meet production schedules.
• Assist with materials and subcontract ops based on ERP parameters.
• Update inventory and purchasing data in the ERP system.
• Maintain accurate ERP data and paperwork for vendors, receiving, and accounting.
• Coordinate with shop floor to fix inventory deficiencies.
• Work with logistics to ensure accuracy in receiving POs.

Skills

Customer service

Team collaboration

Education

Associate’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP system

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.