Purchasing & Operations Development Coordinator

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

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.