Material Coordinator

Company Overview: Riccelli-Northern is an American owned and operated company dedicated to delivering high-quality products and services on American soil with the help of American workers. With a strong presence across multiple locations, we specialize in transportation, mining, and material handling throughout the northeast, offering a wide range of environmentally friendly products including ready mix, aggregates, and blacktop. Position Summary: The Material Coordinator manages purchasing and material requirements for the assigned division, either Construction Services or Construction Materials. The position sources suppliers, prepares purchase orders, expedites deliveries and communicates order status. Reporting to the Procurement Supervisor, the coordinator works with Operations, Maintenance, Contracts Manager, inventory personnel and the divisional Materials Support Associate to obtain the correct parts, materials, equipment, and services when needed. Position Details: Coordinate purchasing and material requirements for the assigned division. Confirm specifications, quantities, required dates, delivery locations and approvals. Compare supplier quotes for price, availability, lead time, and freight. Purchase parts, equipment components, fuels, tools, operating materials, and services. Prepare purchase orders and blanket releases withing company policy and delegated authority. Apply quarterly price sheets and blanket agreements maintained with the Contracts Manager. Track open orders and backorders, expedite critical needs and communicate delays. Keep requesters informed of order status, delivery dates, and available alternatives. Organize pickups, deliveries, and transfers with the divisional Materials Support Associate. Resolve receiving, quality, and invoice discrepancies with suppliers, receiving, and accounting. Check stock before buying; coordinate replenishment and transfers with the inventory personnel. Support core returns, warranties, and supplier credit follow-up with the inventory coordinator. Maintain purchasing records, quotes, approvals, order changes, and delivery information. Escalate larger or complex purchases and supplier issues to the Procurement Supervisor. Monitor overdue requirements and supplier performance; identify cost and process improvements. Provide buying coverage for the other division and support planned maintenance requirements. Follow company safety procedures and perform other job-related duties as assigned. Required Qualifications: 2+ years of purchasing, material coordination, inventory control, or related operational experience preferred. Experience supporting construction, aggregates, trucking, heavy equipment, or industrial operations strongly preferred. Ability to interpret part numbers, equipment references, supplier quotes, and material specifications. Proficiency with purchasing or inventory systems, spreadsheets, and accurate electronic recordkeeping. Strong organization, supplier communication and customer service skills, including management of urgent requests. Ability to compare costs, follow purchasing controls, and work effectively with operating and maintenance teams. Ability to work in office, storeroom, and operating-site environments and follow required safely procedure. Physical Requirements: Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods throughout the workday. Ability to work in an office environment as well as visit shops, maintenance facilities, and material storage areas. Ability to frequently use a computer, keyboard, mouse, telephone, and other standard office equipment. Ability to communicate effectively in person, by telephone, video conference, and email. The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where all employees and applicants are treated with dignity and respect. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, business needs, and job-related factors without regard to race, color, rel…

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