SUMMARY OF POSITION
The Purchasing Coordinator supports the Procurement/Operations department with timely and accurate replenishment orders for stock raw materials, and packaging items. This role ensures timely purchasing while maintaining compliance with food safety and quality standards, cost controls, supply chain and operational efficiency.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
This document in no way states or implies that these are the only duties performed by the employee occupying the position.
Utilize MRP system to determine and accurately order raw materials, packaging and supply stock items.
Place, confirm, and track purchase orders with suppliers to ensure on time and in full deliveries, OTIF.
Ensure Purchase Orders and supplier Order Confirmations are accurate for specified item, price, quantity, delivery date and delivery location.
Work closely with Procurement, Transportation, and Supply Planning departments.
Ensure only specified raw materials and packaging are ordered from QA approved suppliers.
Ensure supplier compliance and service level for raw materials and packaging ordered.
Maintain supplier transactional documentation.
Ensure supplier pricing is accurate in the MRP system and communicate any price discrepancies to Buyer.
Maintain inventory levels within company guidelines.
First line of contact for resolution with issues pertaining to deliveries, invoices, and service.
REQUIRED SKILLS, EDUCATION, AND EXPERIENCE
Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful job performance will be considered. Typical qualifications would be:
High school diploma or equivalent (Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred in Business, Supply Chain, or related field)
2 years of purchasing, administrative, or supply chain experience (manufacturing preferred)
Strong organizational and multitasking skills
Attention to detail and accuracy
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel)
Experience with ERP/MRP procurement systems
Ability to manage multiple department requests in a fast-paced production setting
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
No
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
No
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Employment is contingent upon successfully passing an employee reference check, criminal background check, and drug screening.
Solina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status or a person’s relationship or association with a protected veteran, including spouses and other family members, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Equal Employment Opportunity Posters. If you have a disability and you believe you need reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please call toll-free 1-800-461-9330.
Salary: $50,000
We are open to talents of all backgrounds. Our recruitment process is based on competences, and we openly welcome all candidates of all types according to our DEI Commitment
