Entry Level Purchasing Coordinator

Job description

Production Control Purchasing Coordinator About the Role We are hiring a Production Control Purchasing Coordinator to manage the ordering and tracking of components, raw materials, and production supplies. This position plays an important role in maintaining appropriate inventory levels, supporting manufacturing schedules, controlling freight costs, and preventing production disruptions. The ideal candidate has previous purchasing, inventory, materials, or production control experience and is comfortable working with numbers, inventory data, suppliers, and internal manufacturing teams. Key Responsibilities Place purchase orders for assigned components, parts, and raw materials Monitor orders and track deliveries to ensure materials arrive on schedule Maintain inventory levels within established company targets Monitor inventory turns and identify potential shortages or excess inventory Control and monitor freight costs, including identifying opportunities to reduce premium freight Perform quarterly and as-needed cycle counts Investigate inventory discrepancies and identify root causes Assist with developing and implementing corrective actions for inventory issues Support production requirements by ensuring materials are available when needed Participate in meetings and represent the purchasing function as needed Support new product and program launches for assigned parts and materials Monitor product and program phase-outs to minimize obsolete inventory Research alternative uses for obsolete parts and materials Complete required production control and purchasing documentation Cross-train within the department to provide additional support when needed Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and manufacturing improvement programs Support company quality and certification requirements Work closely with purchasing, production, warehouse, suppliers, and other internal departments Perform other duties as assigned Qualifications Required High school diploma or equivalent Previous experience in purchasing, procurement, inventory control, materials, production control, or a related field Strong math and analytical skills Excellent attention to detail Strong verbal and written communication skills Good problem-solving and decision-making abilities Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities Team-oriented and self-motivated Comfortable working with computers and Microsoft Office Professional phone and communication skills Preferred 2–3 years of purchasing or related experience Manufacturing or automotive manufacturing experience Experience working with inventory and material planning Experience with QAD or other ERP systems Microsoft Excel and Word experience Two-year college degree in a related field APICS certification EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: Surge is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by law. Surge is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. IND2