Strategic Purchasing & Inventory Coordinator

Pratt Industries, Inc.; Conyers (GA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Pratt Industries, Inc. is seeking a Purchasing Coordinator to organize spare parts inventory and support procurement of paper machine equipment, MRO, office supplies and building materials for a 24-7 lean environment.

You will manage storeroom material, coordinate deliveries, and prepare RFQs while maintaining cost controls. Ideal candidates have a post-secondary degree and strong communication, organization, and negotiation skills; SAP and inventory systems experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary educational degree (2 to 4 year) required.
• Experience with SAP and inventory management systems a plus.
• Proficient in MS Office and Google Workspace.
• Strong communication, negotiation and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage store room order of material and equipment to meet requirements.
• Inventory control 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 to ensure on-time deliveries.
• Prepare RFQ and bid packages.
• Set up new vendors and subcontractors.
• Type and place approved purchase orders; expedite as needed.
• Assist accounting with invoice discrepancies.
• Generate reports and analyses for timely procurement and cost control.
• Remain highly organized, multi-task, and self-motivated under pressure.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Self-starter

Education

Post-secondary degree (2–4 years)

Tools

SAP

Inventory Management System

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Pratt Industries, Inc. is seeking a Purchasing Coordinator to organize spare parts inventory and support procurement of paper machine equipment, MRO, office supplies and building materials for a 24-7 lean environment.

You will manage storeroom material, coordinate deliveries, and prepare RFQs while maintaining cost controls. Ideal candidates have a post-secondary degree and strong communication, organization, and negotiation skills; SAP and inventory systems experience is a plus.