Purchasing & Operations Coordinator ($60-70K)

Ultimate Staffing Services; New Hope (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Ultimate Staffing Services seeks a Purchasing & Operations Coordinator in New Hope, Minnesota, to advance from purchasing to a core purchasing role over ~18 months. The role includes hands-on training across purchasing, customer service, order entry, and cross-functional activities, with a direct-hire position and full benefits.

The position is onsite, Monday–Friday, with a 7:30 AM–4:30 PM schedule and a salary of $60,000–$70,000 per year.

Responsibilities

• Learn and support the purchasing process for raw materials, supplies, tooling, equipment, and services.
• Assist with supplier communication, pricing, order placement, and delivery follow‑up.
• Monitor inventory levels of purchased materials and components.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records and documentation.
• Support cost reduction initiatives and vendor performance tracking.
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Maintenance teams on purchasing-related activities.
• Gain knowledge of ISO-compliant purchasing procedures and supplier management processes.
• Serve as back-up support for customer service functions.
• Enter and update customer orders within the ERP system.
• Prepare order acknowledgements and communicate order updates.
• Respond to customer inquiries regarding order status and delivery schedules.
• Assist with invoicing, quote support, and customer communications.
• Coordinate with Production, Sales, Engineering, and Quality departments to ensure customer requirements are met.
• Provide administrative assistance to support daily plant operations.
• Assist with purchasing maintenance and office supplies.
• Manage documentation, reports, and departmental records.
• Support contract and vendor administration as needed.
• Provide reception and office coverage when necessary.
• Assist with special projects and other administrative duties as assigned.
• Support multiple departments and contribute to the overall efficiency of the organization.

Job description

Purchasing & Operations Coordinator ($60-70K) (JN -082026-429304) New Hope, Minnesota

Salary: USD60000 - USD70000 per year

Position Summary

This position offers a unique succession planning opportunity for a purchasing professional eager to advance into a dedicated & key purchasing role within approximately 18 months. During this development period, the successful candidate will receive hands‑on training in all aspects of the purchasing function while gaining valuable exposure to customer service & order entry, sales support, plant administrative operations, and cross‑functional business activities across the organization. This role provides a broad foundation for long‑term career growth and advancement.

Location: Onsite (New Hope)

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Salary: $60,000-$70,000 annually

Type : direct hire with full benefits!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Purchasing Development

• Learn and support the purchasing process for raw materials, supplies, tooling, equipment, and services.
• Assist with supplier communication, pricing, order placement, and delivery follow‑up.
• Monitor inventory levels of purchased materials and components.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records and documentation.
• Support cost reduction initiatives and vendor performance tracking.
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Maintenance teams on purchasing‑related activities.
• Gain knowledge of ISO‑compliant purchasing procedures and supplier management processes.

Customer Service Support

• Serve as back‑up support for customer service functions.
• Enter and update customer orders within the ERP system.
• Prepare order acknowledgements and communicate order updates.
• Respond to customer inquiries regarding order status and delivery schedules.
• Assist with invoicing, quote support, and customer communications.
• Coordinate with Production, Sales, Engineering, and Quality departments to ensure customer requirements are met.
• Provide administrative assistance to support daily plant operations.
• Assist with purchasing maintenance and office supplies.
• Manage documentation, reports, and departmental records.
• Support contract and vendor administration as needed.
• Provide reception and office coverage when necessary.
• Assist with special projects and other administrative duties as assigned.
• Support multiple departments and contribute to the overall efficiency of the organization.