Strategic Purchasing Coordinator: Inventory & Vendors

JX Truck Center; Wyoming (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

JX Enterprises, Inc. is seeking a Purchasing Coordinator in Hartland, WI to manage parts inventory, place orders, and oversee services across the network. The role emphasizes data-driven analysis and vendor negotiations to optimize inventory turns and costs.

You’ll contribute to supplier selection, performance tracking, and continuous process improvements while supporting a culture that values commitments, positive experiences, and lifelong learning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or Business Administration required or combination of education and experience.
• 3–5 years 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.
• Excellent 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.

Responsibilities

• Monitor inventory control processes across all branches, including stock purchases and backorder reports.
• Improve KPIs related to inventory functionality.
• Process daily parts inventory orders for all locations in the JX network.
• Review open POs and discrepancies; coordinate with branches/vendors to resolve.
• Initiate vendor returns or inter-branch transfers of non-moving inventory.
• Identify and implement solutions to improve purchasing efficiency.
• Support attainment of vendor purchase incentive programs.
• Assist in vendor selection, implementation and consolidation.
• Collaborate with team to cultivate positive customer experiences.

Skills

Inventory theory

Data extraction

Analytics

Vendor negotiations

Communication

Adaptable

Entrepreneurial spirit

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or Business Administration

Tools

Google Apps

Computer software proficiency

Job description

JX Enterprises, Inc. is seeking a Purchasing Coordinator in Hartland, WI to manage parts inventory, place orders, and oversee services across the network. The role emphasizes data-driven analysis and vendor negotiations to optimize inventory turns and costs.

You’ll contribute to supplier selection, performance tracking, and continuous process improvements while supporting a culture that values commitments, positive experiences, and lifelong learning.