Purchasing Coordinator - MRP/ERP, Supplier Ops & Benefits

M&M Industries; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

M&M Industries, a U.S.-based manufacturer, seeks a Purchasing Coordinator to manage PO entry and post-entry supply chain tracking. You will liaise with domestic and international suppliers to maintain pricing, schedules, and ERP/MRP data, supporting production operations.

The role emphasizes Excel-driven reporting, data analysis, and coordination with Plant Production. Ideal candidates have 1–2 years of purchasing experience in manufacturing and familiarity with MRP and rail service.

Qualifications

• Business degree or equivalent experience required.
• 1–2 years of purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Experience with MRP preferred.
• Experience with rail service preferred.

Responsibilities

• Verifies purchase requisitions by comparing requested raw materials to the master list and clarifying unclear items.
• Recommends alternatives for out-of-stock MRO items requested by Production.
• Forwards available inventory items by verifying stock and scheduling delivery.
• Verifies part numbers, specifications, and item pricing prior to releasing purchase orders to vendors; obtains recommendations from suppliers for substitute items and verifies appropriate approval levels based on requisition spend amount.
• Obtains purchased items by forwarding orders to suppliers, notifying requesting personnel of purchases, and monitoring and expediting orders as needed.
• Verifies receipt of items utilizing the ERP system to compare items received to items ordered and resolves shipment discrepancies with suppliers.
• Maintains accessible electronic copies of proof of purchase and information related to orders.
• Provides purchasing planning and control information by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and trends using prescribed Excel spreadsheets for reporting to the Plant Manager weekly or more frequently as needed.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities as available.
• Supports purchasing and organizational objectives by completing related activities in a timely manner.
• Participates in cycle counts of raw materials on a weekly and/or daily basis as needed.
• Utilizes company ERP system(s) to track raw material purchases and inventory levels, resolve outstanding/open purchase orders, and perform other data analysis as needed.

Skills

Excel

Word

Analytical skills

MRP knowledge

Rail service knowledge

Education

Business degree or equivalent experience

Tools

ERP systems

MRP software

Job description

M&M Industries, a U.S.-based manufacturer, seeks a Purchasing Coordinator to manage PO entry and post-entry supply chain tracking. You will liaise with domestic and international suppliers to maintain pricing, schedules, and ERP/MRP data, supporting production operations.

The role emphasizes Excel-driven reporting, data analysis, and coordination with Plant Production. Ideal candidates have 1–2 years of purchasing experience in manufacturing and familiarity with MRP and rail service.