Strategic Materials & Purchasing Coordinator

PARAGON TEMPERED GLASS LLC; Niles (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA

Retirement Savings — Company Match up

Quarterly Profit-Sharing Bonus

Paid technical schooling & certs

Safety-first culture

Job summary

Paragon Tempered Glass, LLC in Michigan is seeking a Materials Coordinator to manage inventory, procure indirect materials/MROs, and coordinate with suppliers to achieve best pricing and on-time delivery. The role includes ERP data entry and cost control across Purchasing and Packaging supplies.

You will track orders, maintain accurate purchasing records, and assist with supplier communications, while supporting day-to-day operations on the production floor. Travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Proficient with MS Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Ability to work individually and as part of a team.
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Associate’s degree in purchasing, supply chain, or related field.
• 3+ years of purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience using an ERP (Infor Visual).

Responsibilities

• Purchasing and receiving of indirect material/MROs.
• Maintain accurate records of purchasing activities, supplier contracts, and price agreements, and generate reports and analyses as required.
• Manage the procurement process, including issuing purchase orders, tracking orders, and monitoring delivery schedules to ensure on-time delivery of materials and equipment.
• Issue Purchase orders for Office & Packaging suppliers, MRO & tool crib items. Receive them into ERP once matched up with invoice.
• Manage day-to-day supplier interactions/communication for any open orders.
• Monitor inventory levels and identify quantity and lead time for operating items such as Kraft paper, cardboard, Styrofoam, pads, etching sand, cutting oil, grinding fluid, filters, stones, Etc.
• Receive and stock and inventory all UPS and FedEx deliveries.
• Maintain inventory and restock Fastenal machines with PPE and other items purchased from Paragon.
• Communicate open issues, risks, and delays to Director of Supply Chain
• Complete various projects and tasks on time as directed by Director of Supply Chain. Source new vendors and products as required.
• Travel as required (in-store purchase).

Skills

Strong communication

MS Excel

MS Word

MS Outlook

Team player

Cross-functional teamwork

Multi-tasking

Education

Associate degree in purchasing, supply chain, or related field

Tools

Infor Visual ERP

Job description

Paragon Tempered Glass, LLC in Michigan is seeking a Materials Coordinator to manage inventory, procure indirect materials/MROs, and coordinate with suppliers to achieve best pricing and on-time delivery. The role includes ERP data entry and cost control across Purchasing and Packaging supplies.

You will track orders, maintain accurate purchasing records, and assist with supplier communications, while supporting day-to-day operations on the production floor. Travel as needed.