Purchasing Coordinator (Clerk) | On-Site

Dauch; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Dauch Corporation is seeking a Purchasing Coordinator to provide administrative and operational support within the Operations and Purchasing departments. Based on-site in Detroit, you will coordinate purchasing activities, track PO items, and ensure accurate records and timely processing in line with company policies.

You will work with ERP systems (SAP, LN) and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word, to process invoices, monitor GRNI, and manage office supplies and PPE while supporting

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; college degree preferred (or equivalent experience).
• 2+ years of administrative, operations, or purchasing support experience.
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, LN).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and Word.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate purchasing activities and maintain records.
• Process ticket invoices and investigate discrepancies.
• Review POs, update delivery dates, and close past-due items.
• Track GRNI items and coordinate fuel oil orders.
• Manage mail, courier shipments, and PPE coordination.
• Provide administrative support and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Administrative experience

Purchasing support

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

SAP

LN

Excel

Word

Job description

Job Posting Title

Purchasing Coordinator (Clerk) | On-Site

Job Description Summary

Provide administrative and operational support to the Operations and Purchasing departments by coordinating purchasing activities, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring timely processing of transactions and requests in alignment with company policies and management direction.

Job Description:

Comply with all Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) policies and procedures.

Process ticket invoices and investigate/respond to consumption discrepancies.

Receive and review purchase orders; resolve outstanding or unresolved PO items. Partner with requisitioners to update delivery dates and close out past‑due purchase orders.

Track and reconcile Goods Received Not Invoiced (GRNI) items.

Create requisitions and coordinate fuel oil orders.

Monitor and communicate maintenance outage estimates and actual costs Order and maintain office, breakroom, and visitor supplies (including catering).

Manage incoming/outgoing mail and courier shipments (e.g., FedEx).

Coordinate PPE for administrative or conference needs.

Provide administrative support.

Perform additional administrative and operational duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Education

• High School Diploma or GED required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field preferred (or equivalent experience)
• 2+ years of administrative, operations, or purchasing support experience preferred
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, LN)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and Word

About Dauch:

Dauch Corporation is a premier Driveline and Metal Forming supplier serving the global automotive industry with a powertrain‑agnostic product portfolio that supports electric, hybrid, and internal combustion vehicles. The company is headquartered in Detroit, MI, with operations that span 24 countries and more than 175 locations. Formed through the acquisition of Dowlais Group plc and its subsidiaries - GKN Automotive and GKN Powder Metallurgy, Dauch unites deep engineering roots with global manufacturing capabilities and an entrepreneurial spirit to move mobility forward. Visit www.dauch.com to learn more.

Dauch will not discriminate against any Associate or applicant for employment because of age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law. Dauch will take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that Associates are treated equally during employment, without regard to their age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law. For the Disabled Job Seeker: We offer reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled individuals who are applicants for employment. To request assistance or accommodations, please e-mail [e-mail]. Dauch is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.