Strategic Supply Chain Coordinator - External Suppliers

Heraeus Holding GmbH; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Heraeus Epurio in Chandler, AZ, is seeking a Supply Chain Coordinator for External Suppliers to manage purchase orders, coordinate WIP with subcontractors, and serve as the main liaison for supplier communications. You will work cross-functionally to ensure timely delivery, quality compliance, risk mitigation, and continuous supply chain improvement.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in business or supply chain, 1–2 years in procurement or planning, SAP experience, and strong communication

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain management, or related field preferred.
• 1–2 years of experience in procurement or planning
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills for collaboration with internal and external partners
• SAP experience strongly preferred
• Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint) knowledge required
• Travel may be required

Responsibilities

• Own PO management for subcontracting vendors, including creation, tracking, revisions, and closure to ensure accurate execution against demand and schedules.
• Coordinate and monitor WIP with subcontractors, ensuring visibility and timely flow through the manufacturing network.
• Act as the single point of contact for assigned subcontractors, handling operational, commercial, and performance-related communication.
• Align with cross-functional stakeholders to gather and communicate information required for subcontractor execution.
• Collect, validate, and share subcontractor feedback with planning for ERP/MRP input.
• Manage supplier compliance and risk tools to meet quality, delivery, regulatory, and ethics standards.
• Lead supplier onboarding activities including system setup, documentation, and readiness for production.
• Develop, track, and review KPIs for subcontractors, driving corrective actions and continuous improvement.
• Identify and escalate supply risks, delays, or performance gaps and propose mitigations.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to subcontracting processes, cost, lead time, and efficiency.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain management, or related field

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Heraeus Epurio in Chandler, AZ, is seeking a Supply Chain Coordinator for External Suppliers to manage purchase orders, coordinate WIP with subcontractors, and serve as the main liaison for supplier communications. You will work cross-functionally to ensure timely delivery, quality compliance, risk mitigation, and continuous supply chain improvement.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in business or supply chain, 1–2 years in procurement or planning, SAP experience, and strong communication