Purchasing Coordinator

Purchasing Coordinator

Location: Columbus, IN

Compensation: $60k~$70k/yr (DOE)

※Applications will only be considered from candidates who meet the listed job-related qualifications. Please review thoroughly before submitting your application. ※

Company Overview

A manufacturing organization in the automotive components industry is seeking a Purchasing Coordinator to support procurement operations across direct and indirect purchasing.

Position Summary

The Purchasing Coordinator supports day-to-day procurement activities by coordinating vendor information, purchase requests, purchase orders, pricing records, supplier documentation, and invoice/price discrepancy resolution. This role works closely with Purchasing, Production Control, Receiving, Accounting/AP, and external suppliers to support cost competitiveness, quality, and on-time delivery. The position also provides exposure to strategic sourcing, supplier management, reporting, and cross-functional collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and audit supplier price files, catalogs, and related procurement records.
• Organize purchase requests, purchase orders, and vendor packets.
• Assist with invoice and pricing discrepancy resolution between Purchasing, Receiving, and Accounts Payable.
• Prepare supplier scorecards, reports, cost comparisons, and special studies as directed by management.
• Track and collect annual supplier documents and compliance requirements.
• Support procurement processes related to automotive components and services.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required:

• 2–4 years of relevant experience.
• Knowledge of procurement, logistics, manufacturing, and business practices within an automotive environment.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to coordinate cross-functional and interdepartmental tasks.
• Data analysis skills for purchase ordering studies, cost comparisons, impact analysis, and effectiveness reviews.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of 5S methodology.

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Accounting or finance experience.

Other Details

• Travel: Infrequent.
• Supervisory responsibilities: None.

※This role may include additional responsibilities as needed based on business needs. ※