Purchasing Coordinator: Optimize Materials & Suppliers

RHF; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

RHF in Hickory, NC seeks a Junior Purchasing Agent to support procurement by coordinating purchasing activities, maintaining supplier relationships, and tracking orders to ensure timely material availability. You will work with internal teams and international suppliers, review purchase orders, monitor shipments, and help drive continuous improvements in the supply chain.

Qualifications include a bachelor's degree and 1–3 years' related experience, strong analytical skills, and experience with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain or related field.
• 1–3 years of purchasing or procurement experience preferred.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities while meeting deadlines.
• Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned purchasing activities to ensure timely procurement of materials and supplies.
• Coordinate with domestic and international suppliers regarding purchase orders, shipments, and delivery schedules.
• Review and maintain purchase orders, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timely follow-up.
• Monitor ASNs, shipment activity, and supplier communications to identify and resolve discrepancies.
• Evaluate purchasing information and communicate delays, shortages, or supply concerns to appropriate departments.
• Work with internal teams and suppliers to order and manage replacement parts.
• Maintain purchasing records and supplier documentation within the ERP system.
• Support Customer Service, Manufacturing, Distribution, and other departments by coordinating material availability and purchasing requests.
• Research purchasing issues and recommend practical solutions to improve efficiency and service.
• Assist in evaluating vendor performance related to quality, delivery, and responsiveness.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and departmental projects.
• Perform other procurement and supply chain responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Prioritization

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Logistics, or a related field

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

SAP

Job description

RHF in Hickory, NC seeks a Junior Purchasing Agent to support procurement by coordinating purchasing activities, maintaining supplier relationships, and tracking orders to ensure timely material availability. You will work with internal teams and international suppliers, review purchase orders, monitor shipments, and help drive continuous improvements in the supply chain.

Qualifications include a bachelor's degree and 1–3 years' related experience, strong analytical skills, and experience with