Purchasing Coordinator/Buyer

Position Summary

Supports day-to-day purchasing operations within our chemical manufacturing facility. This role is highly focused on purchase order execution, vendor coordination, and internal support, ensuring materials, services, and equipment are procured accurately and on time.

This position plays a key role in maintaining efficient purchasing processes and works closely with Maintenance, Operations, Engineering, and Finance.

Key Responsibilities

• Convert purchase requisitions (REQs) into purchase orders (POs) accurately and efficiently
   
• Manage the full purchase order lifecycle, including updates, changes, and closeout
   
• Communicate with vendors to confirm pricing, availability, and delivery timelines
   
• Coordinate with internal departments to clarify purchase requirements and specifications
   
• Resolve day-to-day vendor issues, including delivery delays, order discrepancies, and invoicing concerns
   
• Source vendors for equipment, services, and plant-related needs as requested
   
• Actively perform and support quote collection and basic price comparisons
   
• Maintain accurate vendor, pricing, and purchasing data within ERP system (JDE Oracle)
   
• Perform and assist with supplier documentation and approval tracking in alignment with company requirements
   
• Ensure timely follow-up on open orders and outstanding requests

• 3–5+ years of experience in purchasing or procurement support within a manufacturing, industrial, or similar environment
• Experience working with purchase orders, vendors, and ERP systems required
• Experience with ERP systems (AS400, Oracle, or similar) strongly preferred
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and general computer systems