Strategic Purchasing Coordinator (SAP/Ariba)

Merck & Co.; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

FUJIFILM Electronic Materials, U.S.A., Inc. in Mesa, AZ seeks a Purchasing Coordinator to support procurement, PO creation, supplier communication, and inventory monitoring. You will maintain purchasing records and ensure cost-effective sourcing in line with company policies.

The role covers MRO and service purchases across multiple sites and requires strong ERP experience (SAP/Ariba) and solid vendor management skills to expedite orders and optimize lead times.

Qualifications

• High school degree/GED required; an associate degree preferred.
• 3-5 years of purchasing experience required.
• Knowledge of purchasing procedures, price negotiation, and supplier relationship building preferred.
• SAP or other ERP experience a plus.
• Resilience, clear communication, sound reasoning, and strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Create purchase orders (POs) for MRO and service-related purchases; support direct material purchases as needed.
• Review requisitions to ensure required documentation is included and accurate prior to Purchasing approval and PO creation.
• Maintain supplier relationships; monitor open orders, expedite as necessary, and elevate supplier issues as required.
• Monitor service agreement expirations and notify end users accordingly.
• Solicit competitive proposals for indirect purchases, evaluate submissions, and prepare sourcing recommendations.
• Manage vendor setups in SAP/Ariba; update pricing, terms, and lead times in the ERP system.
• Serve as administrator for web-based supplier accounts (e.g., Grainger, Staples, Fisher).
• Maintain purchasing approved supplier lists and document management.
• Review and complete Tax Exemption Certificates; maintain non-ISN contractor insurance certificates.
• Maintain miscellaneous supplies for TFS building and CAR closure forms.
• Escalate issues to the Purchasing Manager and engage others as needed.

Skills

Resilience

Communication

Reasoning

Comprehension

Organizational Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree preferred

Tools

SAP

Ariba

ERP systems

Job description

FUJIFILM Electronic Materials, U.S.A., Inc. in Mesa, AZ seeks a Purchasing Coordinator to support procurement, PO creation, supplier communication, and inventory monitoring. You will maintain purchasing records and ensure cost-effective sourcing in line with company policies.

The role covers MRO and service purchases across multiple sites and requires strong ERP experience (SAP/Ariba) and solid vendor management skills to expedite orders and optimize lead times.