Purchasing & Operations Coordinator

Pay: $26.00 - $32.00 per hour Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM-3:30 PM (On-site, occasional overtime as needed)

About the Role

Our Client is seeking a detail-oriented Purchasing & Operations Coordinator to support manufacturing operations. This role combines purchasing (50%), production coordination and office administration (30%), and shipping & receiving (20%). The ideal candidate will help ensure materials, information, and products move efficiently from customer order through final shipment.

Key Responsibilities

Purchasing (Primary Focus)

• Source and procure raw materials, components, tooling, and outside services.
• Obtain and compare supplier quotes, issue purchase orders, and monitor deliveries.
• Track inventory, shortages, and supplier performance to support production schedules.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Accounting to ensure timely and accurate purchasing activities.
• Maintain purchasing records and ERP system data (MAPS/QuickBooks).

Operations Coordination & Administration

• Process customer orders, work orders, and job documentation.
• Review drawings, specifications, and order requirements for accuracy.
• Coordinate production schedules, material availability, outside processing, and shipment timelines.
• Respond to customer inquiries and provide order status updates.
• Maintain organized records, reports, and office communications.

Shipping & Receiving

• Receive and verify materials, components, and outside-processed parts.
• Prepare, package, and coordinate outbound shipments.
• Maintain traceability, certifications, and inventory movement records.
• Ensure accurate documentation and on-time shipping activities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in purchasing, manufacturing administration, production support, shipping/receiving, or a related role.
• Strong purchasing and supplier coordination experience required.
• Manufacturing or precision manufacturing experience preferred.
• Ability to read technical drawings and specifications.
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel); ERP, MAPS, or QuickBooks experience preferred.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Physical Requirements

• Primarily office-based with regular activity in manufacturing and shipping areas.
• Ability to stand, walk, count, pack, and occasionally lift packages up to 40 lbs.

Join a growing manufacturing team where your purchasing expertise and operational coordination skills directly contribute to production success and customer satisfaction.

Additional details regarding responsibilities, qualifications, work environment, and performance expectations are available upon request.