Strategic Purchasing Coordinator - Fast-Paced, Collaborative Team

interiorlogicgroup; United States; On-site; USD 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Interior Logic Group is seeking a Purchasing Coordinator to organize, purchase, and track materials for projects. You will coordinate with vendors, manage ERP orders, and support design and field teams to ensure on-time material delivery and accurate procurement.

The role requires strong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills, with an emphasis on timely, accurate purchasing and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred.
• One or more years of related purchasing, materials, or supply chain experience; higher levels of experience support increased responsibility.
• Material resource planning and/or production control experience with SAP.
• Bilingual experience preferred, but not required (English/Spanish).
• Thorough knowledge of products used by the company as they relate to product installation.

Responsibilities

• Order materials and supplies efficiently, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery prior to scheduled installation.
• Coordinate with vendors to determine product availability, pricing, and terms of sale.
• Analyze product and delivery systems to assess present and future material availability.
• Participate in the development of specifications for products or substitute materials.
• Coordinate homebuyer material approvals with Design, when applicable.
• Ensure samples are available for designers and customers, when applicable.
• Organize and schedule material returns with suppliers as needed.
• Utilize ERP systems for placing orders, tracking materials, gathering information, and troubleshooting issues.
• Run, address, and complete daily purchasing and material reports.
• Ensure all required daily activities are completed accurately and in a timely manner with minimal supervision.
• Handle higher-volume locations and complex purchasing activity, as applicable.
• Make informed decisions related to purchasing activities and escalates issues when necessary.
• Conduct root cause analysis on purchasing or material issues and recommend areas of improvement.
• Act as a subject matter/material expert when handling escalated purchasing issues.
• Take on special projects and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assist with and conduct training for Purchasing Associates, as needed.
• Attend all required meetings and trainings.
• Work collaboratively with internal teams including Design, Operations, and Field partners.

Skills

MS Office Suite

Spreadsheet skills

Strong organizational skills

Verbal and written communication

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's or Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Job description

Interior Logic Group is seeking a Purchasing Coordinator to organize, purchase, and track materials for projects. You will coordinate with vendors, manage ERP orders, and support design and field teams to ensure on-time material delivery and accurate procurement.

The role requires strong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills, with an emphasis on timely, accurate purchasing and continuous improvement initiatives.