Strategic Materials Buyer & Inventory Coordinator

Krueger Sheet Metal Co; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus Opportunity

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time

Job summary

Krueger Sheet Metal Co. is seeking a Purchasing & Inventory Coordinator to manage purchasing, receiving, and organizing materials for shop fabrication and field operations.

You will coordinate job-specific material purchases, maintain inventory levels, verify shipments, and ensure proper labeling, storage, and distribution to the correct job or department. Strong attention to detail and vendor communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in purchasing, inventory control, receiving, warehouse operations, or related field preferred.
• Experience in manufacturing, fabrication, construction, or similar environment is a plus.
• Ability to read and understand material descriptions, dimensions, quantities, and specifications.
• Strong organizational and record-keeping skills.
• Good attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple jobs, orders, and priorities simultaneously.
• Comfortable communicating with vendors, office personnel, shop employees, and field personnel.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Excel and email.
• Valid driver’s license may be required for occasional material pickups or deliveries.

Responsibilities

• Review material requirements for shop and field jobs.
• Purchase raw materials, supplies, hardware for projects.
• Coordinate with project staff to confirm material needs.
• Obtain pricing from approved vendors and select cost-effective options.
• Track job-specific purchases and assign materials to jobs.
• Monitor outstanding orders and follow up on delivery dates.
• Communicate delays or issues to the appropriate personnel.
• Maintain inventory of shop and field materials.
• Monitor inventory levels and reorder when needed.
• Perform periodic counts and investigate discrepancies.
• Organize inventory for easy location.
• Receive shipments and verify against POs.
• Inspect received items for damage or shortages.
• Document received materials and report discrepancies.
• Label materials and ensure proper storage location.
• Ensure materials are not left in aisles.
• Keep material staging areas organized and safe.
• Help resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain relationships with vendors.
• Help improve purchasing and inventory procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Vendor communication

Basic computer skills

Reading material specs

Driver's license

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Krueger Sheet Metal Co. is seeking a Purchasing & Inventory Coordinator to manage purchasing, receiving, and organizing materials for shop fabrication and field operations.

You will coordinate job-specific material purchases, maintain inventory levels, verify shipments, and ensure proper labeling, storage, and distribution to the correct job or department. Strong attention to detail and vendor communication are essential.