Strategic Parts Purchasing Coordinator

JX Truck Center; Wyoming (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

JX Enterprises in Grand Rapids, Michigan, is seeking a Purchasing Coordinator to help manage parts inventory, equipment, tools, supplies, and services. You will place orders, support vendor negotiations, and analyze usage, inventory turns, and other key metrics to improve purchasing efficiency.

This role offers a Monday–Friday schedule, collaborative team environment, and opportunities for professional growth within a family-owned enterprise with over 50 years in the industry.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or Business Administration preferred or a combination of education and experience will be considered.
• 3–5 years of experience in parts distribution, ideally within heavy/medium-duty or automotive environments preferred.
• Strong background in inventory theory, data extraction, and actionable analytics required.
• Proficiency with computer software required and Google applications preferred.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills required.
• Curious, continuous learner with an entrepreneurial spirit and strong integrity.
• Adaptable, open to investigating and implementing new ideas and processes.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• A curious mindset with an entrepreneurial "pioneering spirit," strong integrity, and a passion for continuous professional development.

Responsibilities

• Monitor all inventory control processes across branch stock purchases, planning and parameter changes, excess inventory reduction and redistribution, stock/nonstock reports, backorder reports, and open PO maintenance.
• Monitor and improve KPIs related to inventory functionality.
• Process daily parts inventory orders for all locations in the JX network.
• Review open POs and discrepancies; collaborate with branches and vendors to resolve.
• Initiate vendor returns or inter-branch transfers of no movement inventory.
• Identify and develop solutions to improve purchasing efficiency.
• Assist in tracking and attainment of vendor purchase incentive programs.
• Assist in new vendor selection, implementation and consolidation.
• Collaborate with team members and leadership to enhance customer experiences.
• Perform other duties to support business.

Skills

Inventory management

Data extraction

Google Apps

Verbal and written communication

Driver’s license

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or Business Administration

Tools

Google Apps

Job description

JX Enterprises in Grand Rapids, Michigan, is seeking a Purchasing Coordinator to help manage parts inventory, equipment, tools, supplies, and services. You will place orders, support vendor negotiations, and analyze usage, inventory turns, and other key metrics to improve purchasing efficiency.

This role offers a Monday–Friday schedule, collaborative team environment, and opportunities for professional growth within a family-owned enterprise with over 50 years in the industry.