Purchasing Process Coordinator

Hendrickson; Woodridge (IL); On-site; USD 68,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K plan

Pension plan

Paid holidays and vacation

Flexible spending account

Life insurance

Adoption assistance

Wellness program

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Hendrickson in Woodridge, IL is seeking a Purchasing Process Coordinator to join its Purchasing / Supply Chain team. The role supports efficient operation through administration of purchasing processes, data management, reporting, supplier communications, and continuous improvement initiatives.

You will develop and maintain departmental systems, provide admin support, and perform commodity buyer responsibilities with guidance from purchasing leadership, gaining exposure to supplier management,

Qualifications

• BS in Supply Chain or related field preferred.
• 3+ years of administrative experience in a purchasing environment or related field.
• Excellent PC skills including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI, and AI applications.

Responsibilities

• Handle commodity buyer responsibilities for intercompany purchases and assigned suppliers/commodities with guidance.
• Develop and execute commodity strategies, contracts, and analyze market trends.
• Perform supplier management including performance reviews and responding to price changes.
• Provide administrative support to the Purchasing Department to ensure efficient operations.
• Review and maintain purchasing tracking documents and ERP data accuracy.
• Coordinate monthly supplier price list uploads and ensure pricing integrity.
• Run and distribute recurring purchasing reports and coordinate supplier communications.

Skills

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Data analysis

Education

BS in Supply Chain or related field

3+ years administrative experience

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Power BI

AI applications

Job description

Job Description Are you interested in Purchasing / Supply Chain? Are you looking to enter that professional field and start down that career path? Hendrickson is searching for a Purchasing Process Coordinator to join their Purchasing / Supply Chain team at their Woodridge, IL Technical Center. The Purchasing Process Coordinator supports the efficient operation of our Purchasing Department through administration of purchasing processes, data management, reporting, supplier communications, and continuous improvement initiatives. The role develops and maintains departmental systems and procedures, provides administrative support to the purchasing team, and performs assigned commodity buyer responsibilities with guidance from purchasing leadership. This position provides broad exposure to purchasing operations, supplier management, procurement processes, reporting, compliance support, and continuous improvement activities.

Responsibilities

• With guidance from purchasing leadership, handle commodity buyer responsibilities for intercompany purchases and assigned suppliers/ commodities including but not limited to
• Material Cost Reductions
• Development and execution of Commodity Strategies, contract negotiations, analyze industry / market trends, make vs. buy analysis
• Supplier Management including performance reviews; responding to pricing changes and fluctuations in P.P.V.
• Providing administrative support to the members of the Purchasing Department to help the department operate effectively and consistently.
• Issue and track system debit memos for RMRs, rebates, expedited freight, warranty recovery and any other supply chain related issues as required.
• Review new part setups for accuracy in the ERP system and maintains associated purchasing tracking documents.
• Coordinate and execute the monthly supplier price list upload process and works with the team to maintain pricing integrity for purchased parts.
• Run, maintain, and distribute recurring purchasing reports.
• Coordinate supplier communications as required and as directed by purchasing leadership.
• Maintain the Approved Supplier List, including adding and removing suppliers and updating supplier certifications as necessary.
• Handle Purchasing Department P-card activity for department supplies and operating needs and submits related monthly expense reports.
• Coordinate new employee onboarding activities and prepares materials, access needs, schedules, and resources for new employees' first week.
• Regularly updates commodity market indexes for team use. Track and update subscriptions when needed.
• Follows up as needed to ensure assigned administrative tasks and process requirements are completed on time.
• Provide data analysis as requested.
• Champion the continuous improvement of purchasing department processes through development, documentation, and execution of process improvements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• BS in Supply Chain or related field preferred.
• 3+ years of administrative experience in a purchasing environment or a BS degree in related field.
• Excellent PC skills, including Outlook, Word, Excel, Co-pilot, Power Point, Power BI, and AI applications.
• Possesses general knowledge of the purchasing process.
• High energy level and strong self-motivation.
• Outstanding organizational skills and strong attention to detail required.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, working in a team environment.
• Process-oriented mindset with a commitment to continuous improvement.
• Comfortable learning new purchasing processes, systems, supplier requirements, and data tools.
• Ability to plan, prioritize, and manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive follow-up style and willingness to anticipate department needs and take action.
• Builds positive working relationships across functions and communicates professionally with internal stakeholders and suppliers.
• Takes ownership of assigned responsibilities and follows through on commitments.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

In accordance with applicable pay transparency laws, the salary range for this position is $68,000-90,000 annually depending on experience. Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, education, qualifications, and other job-related criteria. This pay range is provided to ensure transparency and compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.

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Benefits

• medical, dental, and vision insurance
• life, travel, and disability insurance
• a flexible spending account
• 401K plans
• a pension plan
• paid holidays and vacation

We also offer financial assistance programs if you decide to adopt a child or want to pursue further education.

We have a comprehensive wellness program and an Employee Assistance Program, that supports individuals in the proactive management of their overall health and wellness.