Supply Chain Coordinator – External Suppliers

Jobtailor; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Chandler, AZ is seeking a Procurement/Planning specialist to manage subcontractor purchase orders, coordinate WIP, and serve as the main liaison with subcontractors.

The role requires 1–2 years in procurement or planning, strong communication and leadership, and SAP experience. Proficiency with Excel and PowerPoint is expected; travel may be required.

Join a cross-functional team and help drive continuous improvement in cost, lead time, and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Manage purchase orders for subcontracting vendors, including creation, tracking, revisions, and closure.
• Coordinate and monitor work-in-process sent to and received from subcontractors.
• Serve as the primary contact for assigned subcontractors regarding operational, commercial, and performance matters.
• Collaborate with Planning, Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Logistics, Finance, Customer Service, and other stakeholders.
• Collect, validate, and integrate subcontractor feedback into planning and ERP/MRP systems.
• Manage supplier compliance and risk tools.
• Lead onboarding activities for new suppliers, including system setup, documentation, compliance approval, and production readiness.
• Develop and review subcontractor KPIs and drive corrective actions and continuous improvement.
• Identify and elevate supply risks, delays, and performance gaps and propose mitigation plans.
• Support improvements to subcontracting processes, cost, lead time, and operational efficiency.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or related field

Tools

SAP

ERP Systems

MRP Systems

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

• Manage purchase orders for subcontracting vendors, including creation, tracking, revisions, and closure.
• Coordinate and monitor work-in-process sent to and received from subcontractors.
• Serve as the primary contact for assigned subcontractors regarding operational, commercial, and performance matters.
• Collaborate with Planning, Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Logistics, Finance, Customer Service, and other stakeholders.
• Collect, validate, and integrate subcontractor feedback into planning and ERP/MRP systems.
• Manage supplier compliance and risk tools.
• Lead onboarding activities for new suppliers, including system setup, documentation, compliance approval, and production readiness.
• Develop and review subcontractor KPIs and drive corrective actions and continuous improvement.
• Identify and elevate supply risks, delays, and performance gaps and propose mitigation plans.
• Support improvements to subcontracting processes, cost, lead time, and operational efficiency.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain management, or related field preferred.
• 1–2 years of experience in procurement or planning preferred.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills required for collaboration with internal and external partners.
• SAP experience strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of Microsoft tools, including Excel and PowerPoint, required.
• Understanding of purchasing and inventory concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Travel may be required.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in managing purchase orders, supplier compliance, and risk management while effectively collaborating with cross-functional teams. Proficient in integrating subcontractor feedback into ERP/MRP systems and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• SAP Experience
• Supplier Compliance Management
• Procurement Experience
• KPI Development
• Strong Communication Skills

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Purchase Order Management
• Subcontractor Performance Monitoring
• Inventory Management
• Risk Mitigation Planning
• Continuous Improvement

Soft Skills

• Interpersonal Skills
• Leadership Skills
• Collaboration

Industry Keywords

• Supply Chain Management
• Procurement
• Subcontracting
• Operational Efficiency
• Cost Management

Tools & Technologies

• ERP Systems
• MRP Systems
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft PowerPoint