Strategic Purchasing Coordinator - Manufacturing

IKO Industries; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health care

Challenging workplace

Teamwork and integrity

Job summary

IKO Industries Ltd. in Jacksonville, FL is seeking a Purchasing Coordinator to procure supplies and materials for the plant, maintain inventory levels, and work with operations, vendors, and accounts payable to ensure a smooth procure-to-pay process.

The role reports to the Plant Manager and is strictly onsite. Candidates should have at least 2 years of purchasing experience, familiarity with ERP (JD Edwards preferred), strong negotiation and analytical skills, and the ability to manage

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment or equivalent.
• Experience with ERP systems; JD Edwards preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to establish priorities and work effectively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Analyze market to assess material availability and determine cost-effective procurement strategies.
• Locate vendors and interview to determine product availability and terms of sale.
• Implement purchasing policies and procedures; negotiate with suppliers.
• Prepare requisitions and purchase orders for materials and services.
• Maintain records of goods ordered and received; ensure timely delivery.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Tools

JD Edwards

MS Office

SharePoint

Job description

IKO Industries Ltd. in Jacksonville, FL is seeking a Purchasing Coordinator to procure supplies and materials for the plant, maintain inventory levels, and work with operations, vendors, and accounts payable to ensure a smooth procure-to-pay process.

The role reports to the Plant Manager and is strictly onsite. Candidates should have at least 2 years of purchasing experience, familiarity with ERP (JD Edwards preferred), strong negotiation and analytical skills, and the ability to manage