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Heraeus Covantics
Supply Chain Coordinator - External Suppliers
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A Supply Chain Specialist coordinates shipments and works to improve supply chain processes at a company or organization. Procures materials and manages order prices and quantities; receives shipments and organizes inventories; forecasts demand, responds to changes in demand, and resolves supply chain issues.
$84,929 / year median in Arizona
+16% projected growth
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Supply Chain Coordinator
- External Suppliers Chandler, Arizona Apply Save Job
ID 59888
Functional Area Finance Full-time / part-time Full Time Experience Level Professional Supply Chain Coordinator- External Suppliers Supply Chain Coordinator
- External Suppliers Permanent About Heraeus Epurio Driving digitalization.
- because breakthroughs don't stop after the first success.
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 escalate 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.
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