Strategic Purchasing & Inventory Coordinator

Pratt Industries; Conyers (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Pratt Industries is seeking a Purchasing Coordinator to organize spare parts inventory and support procurement of paper machine equipment, MRO supplies, and related services for the paper facility.

Ideal candidates will have 2–4 years of post-secondary education and strong skills in MS Office, SAP, and inventory systems. Responsibilities include PO creation, vendor setup, and cost control under a lean 24-7 environment.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary educational degree (2–4 years) from college, university, technical school, military, vocational or equivalent.
• MS Office, Google Workspace, SAP, Inventory Management System a plus
• English, negotiation skills; ability to read, analyze and interpret documents; communicate with suppliers and contractors.

Responsibilities

• Manage the store room order of material and equipment to meet requirements.
• Control inventory of spare parts and consumables.
• Coordinate delivery of supplies according to priorities and specs.
• Assist in negotiations for purchases including contracts and blanket orders.
• Communicate with vendors and shipping companies to ensure on-time deliveries.
• Prepare RFQ and bid packages.
• Type and place purchase orders; expedite outstanding orders.
• Assist accounting with invoice discrepancies; generate procurement reports.

Skills

Negotiation

Inventory management

Communication

Multitasking

Education

2-4 year degree

Tools

SAP

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office

Inventory Management System

Job description

Pratt Industries is seeking a Purchasing Coordinator to organize spare parts inventory and support procurement of paper machine equipment, MRO supplies, and related services for the paper facility.

Ideal candidates will have 2–4 years of post-secondary education and strong skills in MS Office, SAP, and inventory systems. Responsibilities include PO creation, vendor setup, and cost control under a lean 24-7 environment.