PURCHASING COORDINATOR
Indexed description
The Purchasing Coordinator provides administrative and procurement support to the Purchasing team,
with a primary focus on documentation coordination and cross-functional support. This role combines
organizational and administrative work with some hands-on buyer responsibilities and procurement
tasks. The ideal candidate is highly detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities
and projects.
Key Responsibilities
Administrative & Documentation Support (primary focus)
- Request, track, and collect required documentation from suppliers (e.g., certifications,
- Partner closely with the Quality team to ensure supplier documentation is gathered accurately
- Support the Legal team with documentation requests related to supplier contracts, agreements,
- Assist with preparing reports, tracking logs, and status updates for ongoing documentation needs
- Assist the Purchasing team with buyer responsibilities as needed, including placing and tracking
- Support day-to-day procurement tasks such as order follow-up, supplier communication, and
- Help maintain accurate procurement records within the ERP system
- Assist with basic procurement processes, including obtaining quotes and confirming order details
Project & Task Management
- Manage and prioritize a variety of small projects and assignments across purchasing, quality, and
- Balance competing deadlines and shifting priorities while maintaining accuracy and attention to
- Proactively communicate status updates and flag potential delays or issues to relevant
Qualifications
Required
- Exceptional organizational skills and high attention to detail
- Strong ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks/projects simultaneously
- Comfortable working cross-functionally with Purchasing, Quality, and Legal teams
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word)
- Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or similar)
- General knowledge of procurement processes (purchase orders, supplier communication, order
- Prior experience in an administrative, purchasing, or coordinator role
This role works closely with internal teams including Purchasing, Quality, and Legal, and will require
regular communication with external suppliers.
Note: This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the role. It is not
intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required.
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