Purchasing Coordinator

UFP Industries; Washington (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

UFP Industries is seeking a Purchasing Coordinator to support the Purchasing Team with administration throughout the purchasing process. This role involves coordinating activities between internal and external customers as well as vendors, domestically and internationally where applicable.

The position emphasizes creating and entering POs, communicating with suppliers, and expediting orders to ensure on-time delivery while maintaining ERP data accuracy.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent industry experience.
• 2+ years of customer service experience.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office; Excel expertise preferred.

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 to meet production and customer needs.

Skills

Excel

Microsoft Office

Communication

Education

Associate degree or equivalent experience

Tools

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.