Reporting to the Plant Manager/Superintendent, this role is responsible for maintaining inventory levels of plant supplies, parts, tooling, lubricants, chemicals, and other materials necessary to support production operations. The position oversees purchasing activities, inventory management, raw material processing, and operational reporting to help ensure production schedules are met efficiently and cost-effectively. The Purchasing Coordinator works on-site in a manufacturing plant environment and regularly interacts with maintenance, production, suppliers, and plant leadership to support operational needs, manage inventory levels, and coordinate purchasing activities. What You'll Do Maintain inventory levels of plant parts and supplies Generate purchase orders and coordinate with internal and external vendors Manage raw material deliveries and processing activities Monitor inventory consumption, receiving, and replenishment activities Manage parts and consumable cost control systems using Microsoft Office and accounts payable/receivable processes Coordinate end-of-month activities, including environmental, inventory, and cost reporting Properly identify, receive, and store supplies in storeroom and remote storage areas Maintain reorder points and inventory levels to support production requirements Work with supervisors and suppliers to locate and expedite critical parts and supply deliveries What You Need High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate degree preferred Three or more years of experience in a similar role within a manufacturing environment Proficiency in Microsoft Office with an emphasis on Excel Strong organizational and inventory management skills Dependable, safety-oriented, and flexible to work overtime as needed Work Environment & Physical Requirements Manufacturing plant and storeroom environment Frequent interaction with production, maintenance, suppliers, and plant leadership Ability to kneel, stoop, crawl, squat, and stand for extended periods Ability to push, pull, bend, climb, walk, and lift on a continuous basis Ability to lift up to 50 pounds overhead on an occasional basis Ability to support plant operations in a fast-paced manufacturing setting Why Silgan At Silgan, we invest in our employees with stability, training, and long-term career growth. Here's what you can expect: Excellent pay with annual merit increases Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance Additional benefits such as pet insurance, wellness programs, and online workout options 401(k) retirement plan with dollar-for-dollar company match Paid vacation, holidays, and tuition reimbursement Long-term stability with opportunities for advancement A culture that values safety, innovation, and promoting from within Who We Are Silgan Containers is a global manufacturer of metal packaging solutions serving food, beverage, healthcare, and consumer products markets. Our manufacturing operations emphasize safety, quality, operational excellence, and efficient supply chain management to support customers around the world. Take the Next Step Apply today to join Silgan Containers as a Purchasing Coordinator, supporting manufacturing operations through purchasing, inventory management, supplier coordination, cost control, and storeroom management in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

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The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws. Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an "at-will" basis. Silgan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, or the presence of a disability, which would not prevent the performance of essential job duties with, or without reasonable accommodation of any other protective status. Silgan is a drug-free workplace. This page is specific to Silgan Containers, Silgan Closures, Silgan Plastics, Silgan Plastics Food Containers and Silgan Specialty packaging. If you are interested in exploring opportunities with our Silgan Dispensing division, please click here Job Aid on How to Apply We are a leading worldwide manufacturer of dispensing and specialty closures for food, beverage, health care, garden, home, personal care, fragrance and beauty products. We are also a leading manufacturer of metal containers in North America and Europe, and we are the largest manufacturer of metal food containers in North America with a unit volume market share in the United States in 2021 of slightly more than half of the market. Additionally, we are a leading manufacturer of custom designed plastic containers in North America for a variety of markets, including the personal care, food, health care and household and industrial chemical markets.