Purchasing Coordinator

Job Summary The Purchasing Coordinator assists the Purchasing Team with administration related to the purchasing process. This involves coordinating activities between internal and external customers as well as Vendors both domestically, and internationally, where applicable. Principle Duties and Responsibilities Create purchase orders to meet production and operation requirements. Enter purchase orders accurately into ERP system to ensure timely delivery to customers. Communicate with suppliers and provide updates to internal departments. Address and resolve any pending issues with suppliers Expedite and follow up on all open purchase orders to ensure on-time delivery Assist with procuring quality products and materials ensuring timely delivery of materials to meet production and customer requirements Assist with purchase materials and subcontract operations based on pre-determined requirements and other pre-set parameters in the ERP system Update inventory and purchasing database as required Maintain accurate ERP system data and paperwork for vendors, receiving and accounting. Coordinate with shop floor to identify and correct inventory deficiencies work closely with logistics teams to ensure accuracy in receiving POs Qualifications Minimum associate's degree or equivalent industry experience. Minimum of 2 years customer of service experience. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications. Advanced knowledge in Excel preferred. The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please watch our welcome video below to learn more about UFP Industries! Click Here to Review Truck Driver Postings Wondering what the companies of UFP Industries are all about? We're successful. We've been around for more than 65 years, and we've been profitable every year since our founding. We work hard, and we know how to set and beat records. We're competitive. Our line of work is demanding, but you'll get back what you put in and have fun doing it. We're family. We care for each other and want to see each other succeed. We enjoy watching each other build great careers and take advantage of the many opportunities we have to advance. And that makes UFP Industries a great place to be. We work hard and smart. We learn and grow from each other, from experience, from trial and error, from success. We collaborate to maintain our competitive edge. And we do it all on a global scale.