Purchasing MRO - 1st Shift

Yamad; South Charleston (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-Paid Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Sign-On Bonus

Employee Referral Bonus

Career Growth & Advancement

Supportive Team Environment

Job summary

Yamad in Ohio is seeking a purchasing coordinator to order parts for production and maintenance, handling quotes, requisitions, and PO systems. The role also covers shipping and receiving when needed.

You will convert requisitions to POs, contact vendors, track open orders, and help with cost reductions. Requires strong Excel and MS Office skills, accuracy, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years purchasing experience in manufacturing; automotive preferred.

Responsibilities

• Convert requisitions to purchase orders (PO).
• Contact vendors to issue PO and receive confirmations.
• Track progress of open PO’s via open order report.
• File POs and packing lists in online purchasing file.
• Negotiate cost reductions with MRO suppliers.
• Track cost reductions for month reports.
• Receive requests for new vendors and enter information as needed.
• Respond to questions from import brokers for US Customs clearance.
• Back up for receiving department and UPS shipments; ensure proper signatures.
• Complete Un-Voucher reports for accounting.
• Log commercial invoices for customs record keeping.

Skills

Excel

Microsoft Office

Mechanics terminology

Typing accuracy

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Summary:

This position coordinates the ordering of parts for production and the maintenance departments by quotation, requisition and the purchase order systems in place. Covers shipping and receiving department when needed.

Essential Functions:

• Converts department requisitions to purchase orders (PO).
• Contact vendors to issue PO and receive confirmation, request RFQ’s/compare offers.
• Tracks progress of all open PO’s via open order report.
• Files PO’s and packing lists upon completion and in our online purchasing file.
• Negotiate cost reduction with MRO Suppliers.
• Track cost reduction for month reports.
• Request and review quotes for new products and services if dept. requests.
• Receive requests for new vendors and enter the information as needed.
• Respond to questions from import brokers for US Customs clearance.
• Back up for receiving department and UPS shipments and ensure proper signatures are obtained.
• Completes Un-Voucher reports for accounting.
• Logs commercial invoices for customs record keeping.

Other Functions:

• Interact with co-workers, customers, outside vendors and government officials.
• Maintains a clean working environment.
• Continuously seeks to improve processes and procedures.
• Promotes a safe working environment for all associates.

Education:

Preference will be given to candidates with Bachelor Degree but not necessarily required.

Experience:

1 to 3 years purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment; automotive preferred or a related field.

Skills:

Position requires proficiency in Microsoft Excel, competency in all Microsoft Office applications, familiarity with mechanics and engineering terminology, high level of accuracy in typing and filing, good interpersonal, time management and organizational skills as well as the ability to multi-task and work in a team environment.

Working Conditions:

The position requires the ability to work in a climate-controlled office, walk on concrete floors, lift up to 30 pounds, perform repetitive keystrokes on a continual basis and occasionally bend, kneel, twist and reach.

Amazing Benefits You'll Love!

We're committed to your success from day one. Enjoy benefits designed to support your career, your health, and your future:

• Company-Paid Life Insurance for added peace of mind
• 401(k) Retirement Plan to help you build your future
• Sign-On Bonus for eligible new hires
• Employee Referral Bonus—earn rewards for bringing great people to the team!
• Career Growth & Advancement Opportunities – We believe in promoting from within and helping our employees build long-term careers.
• Supportive Team Environment – Join a company that invests in your success from day one.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.