Strategic Purchasing Coordinator — Inventory & ERP

Kontos Foods Inc; Paterson (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Kontos Foods Inc. in Paterson, NJ is seeking a Purchasing Coordinator to ensure timely procurement of materials and maintain inventory accuracy.

You will manage purchase orders, track supplier performance, and liaise with production to prevent shortages, while applying Excel skills and ERP experience to optimize procurement workflows. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail are essential, and the role offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities for growth within a collaborative

Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum 2 years in purchasing, inventory management, or production support (preferred).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with SAP or similar ERP systems is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end procurement process, from preparing and issuing purchase orders to ensure timely delivery.
• Validate order confirmations to ensure pricing accuracy, correct quantities, and alignment with production schedules.
• Proactively track open orders and coordinate with vendors to resolve delays, shortages, or shipping discrepancies.
• Audit receiving records against purchase orders and collaborate with warehouse staff to resolve inventory variances.
• Maintain rigorous inventory accuracy by entering adjustments and leading periodic physical counts.
• Monitor stock levels and forecast purchasing needs to mitigate the risk of production shortages.
• Process production orders, accurately recording material usage and finished goods output.
• Serve as a key liaison between purchasing, warehouse, and production teams to ensure seamless material availability.
• Digitalize and organize all procurement, receiving, and production documentation for audit readiness.

Skills

Purchasing

Inventory management

ERP systems (SAP)

Excel

Vendor coordination

Attention to detail

Tools

SAP

Job description

Kontos Foods Inc. in Paterson, NJ is seeking a Purchasing Coordinator to ensure timely procurement of materials and maintain inventory accuracy.

You will manage purchase orders, track supplier performance, and liaise with production to prevent shortages, while applying Excel skills and ERP experience to optimize procurement workflows. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail are essential, and the role offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities for growth within a collaborative