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Epitec

Direct Materials Associate Specialist - OCU

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What they do

A Procurement or Sourcing Specialist is responsible for sourcing and purchasing the goods or services required by an organization, especially tracking overall spend and improving bidding processes. Responsible for maintaining supplier relationships. May also be responsible growing supplier relationships with new and/or existing suppliers.

$64,942 / year median in Indiana

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Job Description

Procurement Operations Coordinator Location:
Columbus, IN (
Hybrid:
3 days onsite / 2 days remote)
Schedule:
Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00
PM Pay:
$22.25/hour + benefits We're seeking a detail-oriented Procurement Operations Coordinator to support day-to-day purchasing, materials, and supplier-related activities. This role serves as a key point of contact between suppliers, internal teams, and stakeholders to ensure purchase orders, inventory records, and material transactions are processed accurately and efficiently. Responsibilities Maintain and update purchase orders within procurement and ERP systems Manage supplier and internal stakeholder communications through email, chat, and meetings Coordinate material deliveries, shipments, and inventory-related activities Track and resolve purchasing, inventory, and supplier issues Review and maintain accurate records related to inventory, materials, and procurement transactions Support inventory control efforts, cycle counts, and material reconciliations Research and resolve discrepancies involving orders, shipments, invoices, and system transactions Generate reports and analyze data using Excel and other business systems Assist with process improvements and support system updates or enhancements Collaborate with purchasing, engineering, quality, operations, and finance teams to ensure business needs are met Provide excellent internal customer support while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment Requirements High School Diploma or GED required Associate degree plus 2 years of relevant experience, Bachelor's degree, or 4+ years of relevant experience Experience working with purchase orders, procurement processes, inventory, materials, logistics, or supplier coordination Strong attention to detail and organizational skills Self-starter who can work independently and take ownership of tasks Team-oriented mindset with a willingness to help others Strong written and verbal communication skills Proficiency in Microsoft Excel Preferred Qualifications Experience using Oracle, Ariba, SAP, S360, or other ERP/procurement systems Background in procurement operations, inventory control, materials management, accounts payable, logistics, supply chain, or purchasing support Experience troubleshooting transactional issues and managing high-volume administrative work This is an excellent opportunity for someone with procurement, inventory, logistics, purchasing support, or accounts payable experience who enjoys working with systems, coordinating with suppliers, and helping ensure day-to-day operations run smoothly. #LI-DO1 #INDOEM