Strategic Purchasing Coordinator – Manufacturing

Murata Machinery Usa; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Murata Machinery Usa in Chandler, AZ is seeking a Purchasing Coordinator to manage day-to-day purchasing activities, source COTS items and equipment, and align purchases with budgets and timelines.

The role requires strong vendor engagement, familiarity with ERP systems like SAP or Great Plains, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve shortages and ensure on-time delivery.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; 3+ years of experience purchasing mechanical/electrical components, MRO goods and services, or similar with vendor engagement.
• Experience in construction or the material handling equipment industry is preferred.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret business materials and communicate effectively with managers, clients, vendors.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Office tools is expected.

Responsibilities

• Execute purchase orders for mechanical and electrical parts, finished goods, office supplies, tools, equipment and outside services.
• Request quotes from vendors; negotiate price and delivery.
• Track and maintain purchase orders for pricing, quantities, and delivery dates.
• Coordinate with customer service, project management, engineering and vendors to resolve shortages, late deliveries, quality concerns, or invoicing issues.
• Maintain purchasing records, contracts, and pricing data in ERP and other databases; report on order status and spend.
• Assist in procurement process improvements and ensure compliance with purchasing policies and controls.

Skills

Vendor engagement

Order processing

Negotiation

Procurement

Communication

Time management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains

SAP

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Murata Machinery Usa in Chandler, AZ is seeking a Purchasing Coordinator to manage day-to-day purchasing activities, source COTS items and equipment, and align purchases with budgets and timelines.

The role requires strong vendor engagement, familiarity with ERP systems like SAP or Great Plains, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve shortages and ensure on-time delivery.