Strategic Purchasing & Logistics Coordinator

RailWorks Corporation; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

RailWorks Corporation in Syracuse, NY is seeking an Operations Coordinator to work with management, field and finance teams, ensuring materials, services and equipment are recorded and acquired per guidelines and delivered on schedule.

You will handle purchasing duties, supplier management, inventory control and reconciliation with Corporate AP, supporting month-end close and maintaining accurate logs to boost project efficiency.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years purchasing experience in a construction-related industry.
• Ability to calculate discounts, interest, proportions, percentages, area, circumference and volume.
• Ability to apply basic algebra and geometry concepts.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize competing demands within time constraints.
• Develop strong professional supplier relationships and negotiate effectively.
• Experience with ERP inventory systems; JDE knowledge is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other MS Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Serve as main contact between suppliers, project teams, field staff and finance.
• Enter purchase orders accurately and on time.
• Request bids from vendors to secure competitive pricing.
• Track project material status and update delivery schedules.
• Verify deliveries and match materials to orders.
• Support month-end close by verifying open purchase orders and receipts.
• Oversee yard operations and manage daily yard activities.
• Coordinate equipment transfers and major acquisitions with leadership.

Skills

Purchasing experience

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Supplier relationships

ERP experience

Excel proficiency

Tools

ERP inventory systems

JDE

Job description

RailWorks Corporation in Syracuse, NY is seeking an Operations Coordinator to work with management, field and finance teams, ensuring materials, services and equipment are recorded and acquired per guidelines and delivered on schedule.

You will handle purchasing duties, supplier management, inventory control and reconciliation with Corporate AP, supporting month-end close and maintaining accurate logs to boost project efficiency.