Purchasing Coordinator (Supply Chain)

Job Description

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We are looking for a Procurement Manager to ensure efficient, reliable, and standardized procurement execution across all sites, supporting production continuity and customer commitments.
The role plays a key part in driving supplier performance and operational excellence, while ensuring strict alignment with sourcing strategies, contracts, and global procurement processes.
Acting as a key interface between suppliers and operations, you will manage end-to-end execution from purchase order to delivery, with a strong focus on:
MRP execution
inventory control
on-time delivery
shortage mitigation
You will also contribute actively to S&OP, ensuring procurement execution is fully aligned with demand and supply plans.
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Key responsibilities
Procurement Operations
Manage and standardize procurement execution across sites (POs, confirmations, expediting)
Ensure alignment with MRP signals and planning priorities
Act as a coordination point across sites
MRP Execution & Inventory Control
Ensure effective execution of MRP signals (requisitions, rescheduling, cancellations)
Control inventory levels (safety stock, excess & obsolete, turns)
Work closely with Planning to balance service level and constraints
Contribute to parameter optimization (lead time, MOQ, stock)
Supplier Order Management & Delivery Performance
Drive supplier on-time delivery (OTD) performance
Manage confirmations, backlog, and late orders
Escalate critical topics with sourcing teams
Material Availability & Prioritization
Secure material availability for operations
Manage shortages and prioritization across sites
Anticipate risks via Planning and S&OP interactions
ERP Governance & Data Consistency
Ensure consistency of procurement master data
Maintain strict ERP discipline in execution and transactions
Supplier Performance (Operational)
Track supplier KPIs globally (OTD, backlog, responsiveness)
Participate in operational reviews for key suppliers
Escalate structural issues to sourcing
Team Management
Lead and develop procurement teams across sites
Ensure clear prioritization aligned with business needs
Process & Continuous Improvement
Deploy best practices in procurement and MRP execution
Improve lead times, inventory turns, and shortage reduction
Define and track KPIs at network level
S&OP Contribution
Represent Procurement in S&OP governance
Provide visibility on supplier constraints and risks
Ensure alignment with supply and inventory plans
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Profile
~ Bachelor’s degree (Supply Chain, Business, Engineering or related)
~10+ years of experience in operational procurement (not sourcing)
~ Experience xzbcwsv in industrial or electrical assembly environments
~ Strong ERP knowledge (BAAN, M2M, SAP, Dynamics…)

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Key skills
Procurement & supply chain operations
MRP & inventory management
S&OP processes
ERP systems
Supplier performance management
Cross-site coordination
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We're an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:
~401(k) & 401(k) matching
~ Health Insurance
~ Dental & Vision Insurance
~ Life Insurance and AD&D
~ Legal and identity theft protection
~ AFLAC
~ Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay
~ HSA, FSA
~ Paid Parental Leave
~ Employee Assistance Program