Purchasing Coordinator

We are looking for a detail-oriented Purchaser to support production-related purchasing and coordination activities in Norwalk, Connecticut. This role works across operations, inventory, and suppliers to help keep materials available, records accurate, and schedules on track. The ideal candidate brings manufacturing experience, sound judgment, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain short- and long-range production support schedules, helping align purchasing activity with operational demand.
• Follow order status and manufacturing timelines closely, identifying risks to completion dates and escalating concerns when needed.
• Keep production and procurement records current by updating reports, logs, and system data with a high degree of accuracy.
• Prepare recurring summaries and status updates for leadership, highlighting output trends, material needs, and open issues.
• Review inventory levels for raw materials, components, and finished items to help prevent shortages or excess stock.
• Partner with warehouse and purchasing contacts to confirm material availability and support timely replenishment.
• Monitor consumption patterns and investigate inventory variances, shortages, or discrepancies so corrective action can be taken.
• Assist with cycle counts and inventory reconciliation efforts to improve stock accuracy and reporting reliability.
• Communicate with internal teams and external partners regarding delays, supply concerns, and follow-up actions from production meetings.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, operations, or a related discipline is preferred.
• At least 5 years of experience in purchasing, supply chain, or operations support within a manufacturing setting.
• Working knowledge of procurement processes, inventory control, and production planning principles.
• Experience using ERP or production management systems along with strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Ability to balance multiple deadlines and adjust priorities effectively in a smaller business environment.
• Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving capability, and close attention to detail.
• Background with small to mid-sized manufacturing organizations is preferred.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Business Central is a plus.