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

Supply Chain Coordinator - External Suppliers

Permanent

About Heraeus Epurio

Driving digitalization. Accelerating electrification. Turning progress into something you can see and feel. At Heraeus Epurio, we develop and supply specialty chemicals that power key technologies in electric vehicles, electronic devices, displays, and even smart textiles and wearables. Our pioneering Clevios®has set global standards for quality and innovation for decades.

What makes the difference? Our people. In diverse teams, we combine creativity with collaboration and a strong commitment to lifelong learning – because breakthroughs don’t stop after the first success.What’s your next move? Shape the future of technology with Heraeus Epurio!

As one of Germany’s top 10 family-owned companies, the Heraeus Group employs around 15,100 people in 40 countries. Heraeus Epurio is an Operating Company of the Heraeus Group, with production and innovation sites across Europe and Asia. That global footprint, combined with our reputation as a trusted partner to leading industry and technology customers, comes from a culture built on expertise, curiosity, and ownership.

Summary

The Supply Chain Specialist (for External Suppliers) handles operational execution with subcontract manufacturing partners, including purchase order management, work-in-process coordination, and supplier performance tracking. Acting as the primary point of contact for assigned subcontractors, the role collaborates cross‑functionally to ensure timely delivery, quality compliance, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement across the supply chain.

Key Responsibilities

• Own purchase order (PO) management for subcontracting vendors, including creation, tracking, revisions, and closure to ensure accurate execution against demand and schedules.
• Coordinate and monitor work‑in‑process (WIP) sent to and received from subcontractors, ensuring visibility, traceability, and timely flow through the manufacturing network.
• Act as the single point of contact for assigned subcontractors, handling all operational, commercial, and performance‑related communication.
• Align with cross‑functional stakeholders (Planning, Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Logistics, Finance, Costumer Service, Logistics) to gather, validate, and communicate all information required for subcontractor execution.
• Collect, validate, and integrate subcontractor feedback (capacity, constraints, lead times, issues, and improvement opportunities) and shared this with planning team for input in ERP/MRP systems.
• Manage supplier compliance and risk tools, ensuring suppliers meet company requirements for quality, delivery, regulatory, and ethical standards.
• Lead supplier onboarding activities for new suppliers, including system setup, documentation, compliance approval, and readiness for production.
• Develop, track, and review key performance indicators (KPIs) for subcontractors (e.g., delivery, quality, responsiveness, WIP accuracy), driving corrective actions and continuous improvement.
• Identify and escalation supply risks, delays, or performance gaps, proposing mitigation plans in coordination with internal teams and suppliers.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related 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 on Procurement or planning setting preferred
• Strong communication skills, interpersonal, and leadership skills to handle collaboration with internal and external partners a must.
• SAP experience strongly preferred.
• Microsoft tools (excel, power point etc..) knowledge a must.
• Understanding of purchasing and inventory concepts, practices, and procedures
• Travel may be required