Purchasing & Materials Operations Coordinator

RailWorks; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Performance incentives

Job summary

RailWorks is seeking an Operations Coordinator in Syracuse to manage purchasing, inventory, and project material coordination. You will serve as the primary liaison between suppliers, field teams, and finance, processing purchase requests, PO creation, and bids to ensure timely deliveries and cost effectiveness.

The role requires at least 2 years in construction-related purchasing, strong Excel skills, and experience with ERP/JDE. Travel is minimal; office and field environment with a busy pace.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years purchasing experience in a construction-related industry.
• Working knowledge with communication equipment, electronic components and custom panel builds a plus.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize competing demands/requests within given time constraints.
• Ability to develop strong professional supplier relationships.
• Exceptional negotiating skills and communication skills.
• Experience working in ERP inventory Systems. Knowledge of JDE, a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the main contact between suppliers, project teams, field staff, and finance.
• Handle purchase requests promptly, ensuring all order details meet project needs.
• Enter purchase orders accurately and on time.
• Request bids from vendors to secure competitive pricing for materials and equipment.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors and suppliers.
• Issue materials to projects and record transactions in the accounting system.
• Supervise yard staff and manage daily yard operations.
• Track project material status and update delivery schedules.

Skills

Purchasing experience

Vendor relations

Negotiation skills

ERP inventory systems

Excel

Tools

JDE

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

RailWorks is seeking an Operations Coordinator in Syracuse to manage purchasing, inventory, and project material coordination. You will serve as the primary liaison between suppliers, field teams, and finance, processing purchase requests, PO creation, and bids to ensure timely deliveries and cost effectiveness.

The role requires at least 2 years in construction-related purchasing, strong Excel skills, and experience with ERP/JDE. Travel is minimal; office and field environment with a busy pace.