PURCHASING COORDINATOR ::: {aria-expanded="true"} Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Pay Rate: $18.00 / hour Position Type: Temp-to-Hire Job Summary We are seeking a proactive, detail-oriented, and operations-focused Purchasing Coordinator / MRO Buyer to manage maintenance, repair, and operating (MRO) inventory. In this role, you will play a critical part in minimizing production interruptions by maintaining stock levels, tracking expedited orders, and building solid supplier relationships. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, brings a strong sense of urgency, and leverages analytical skills in Excel to drive cost-conscious purchasing decisions. Responsibilities: MRO and Inventory Management: Monitor stock levels and reorder points for machinery, tools, and maintenance supplies to prevent downtime. Order Expediting and Tracking: Process purchase orders promptly, follow up on shipments, and aggressively resolve transit delays to keep operations running smoothly. Supplier Relationship Management: Liaise with vendors to negotiate pricing, confirm lead times, and evaluate supplier reliability and performance. ::: ::: {rs-collapsible-content="expanded" aria-hidden="true" aria-expanded="true"} Operations Support: Partner with maintenance and production teams to identify machine repair parts and source exact or substitute components quickly. Data Analysis and Reporting: Utilize spreadsheet tools to analyze inventory trends, track procurement costs, and support data-driven decision-making. Working hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Skills: Technical Familiarity: Prior experience or familiarity with machine repair parts, industrial components, or MRO supplies. Operations Focus: Understanding of manufacturing or plant environments and how procurement directly impacts daily production. Analytical Mindset: Proven ability to use data to optimize stock levels and streamline purchasing workflows. Education: High School Experience: 1-4 years Qualifications: Sense of Urgency: Highly responsive with a fast-paced approach to solving supply shortages and resolving logistics roadblocks. Microsoft Excel Proficiency: Comfortable utilizing functions such as VLOOKUPs and Pivot Tables to manage and analyze purchasing data. Problem-Solving Ability: Quick-thinking and resourceful when resolving supplier issues or sourcing hard-to-find components. Cost Consciousness: Dedicated to securing competitive pricing without compromising quality or production timelines. If you are a driven procurement professional who thrives in a dynamic, production-focused environment, we want to hear from you! Apply today by submitting your resume to get started on your path toward a long-term career with our team. Spherion has helped thousands of people just like you find work happiness! Our experienced staff will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temp-to-perm or direct hire opportunities, no one works harder for you than Spherion. Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status. At Spherion, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact Callcenter@spherion.com. Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Spherion offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, visi n, ADandD, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility). ::: Job opening - PURCHASING COORDINATOR in Waco | Spherion