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Hendrickson · 1 day ago

Purchasing Coordinator

Hendrickson is a company that specializes in the manufacturing of non-production parts and services. They are seeking a Purchasing Coordinator to manage supplier relationships, negotiate contracts, and ensure a steady flow of materials to meet production and service demands.

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Responsibilities

Negotiate contracts, pricing and commercial issues with suppliers using an RFQ process and soliciting bids from multiple suppliers
MRO responsibilities for Hebron facility including ordering key supplies for the manufacturing lines via PO, as well as auditing current inventory levels at the various workstations at both buildings
Maintain contractor compliance and safety for the Hebron facility
Maintain positive supplier relationships through regular meetings and reviews of supplier performance
Develop and implement cost reduction programs and commodity resourcing strategies
Interact with all Hendrickson departments to ensure on time and steady flow of material at the right price
Obtain supplier documentation as needed for the USMCA and IMDS process
Track supplier order fill performance with a goal of 95% for commodities assigned. Identify and champion inventory and overhead reduction initiatives to reduce costs
Place and track Purchase Orders with suppliers to fully support production, non-production, and service demand. Maintain organized and complete records pertaining to suppliers, parts, and pricing
Follow up on deliveries to ensure tracking information is provided to Receiving for parts that are showing as shortages to the production line, engage with suppliers to obtain corrected documentation when delivery loads don’t match the PO or the shipment documentation
Document cost savings monthly
Ensure POs are closed in a timely manner
Support departmental escalation policy
Support departmental cross-training initiatives
Maintain regular attendance
Other duties as assigned

Qualification

MRPKANBANNegotiationSupplier ManagementCost ReductionPC SkillsCommunicationAttention to DetailTeam OrientedProject Management

Required

High school diploma / GED required
2+ years' experience in planning/purchasing in manufacturing environment preferred
Understanding of MRP, KANBAN, JIT, FIFO
Organized, detailed and able to prioritize, plan, and execute multiple responsibilities
Excellent communication, negotiation and supplier management skills
Team oriented and able to lead implementation teams
Excellent PC skills and experienced with windows-based productivity software

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Life, travel, and disability insurance
A flexible spending account
401K plans
A pension plan
Paid holidays and vacation
Financial assistance programs if you decide to adopt a child or want to pursue further education
A comprehensive wellness program
An Employee Assistance Program, that supports individuals in the proactive management of their overall health and wellness

Company

Hendrickson

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Hendrickson is a designer and manufacturer of suspension systems and components for heavy-duty trucks.