Low Cost Interlock, Inc. · 18 hours ago
Purchasing Coordinator
Grapevine, TX, US
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expLow Cost Interlock, Inc. is seeking a Purchasing Coordinator responsible for purchasing materials, equipment, supplies, and services. The role involves reviewing purchase requisitions, negotiating pricing, issuing purchase orders, and maintaining production schedules.
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Responsibilities
Plan, prepare, and revise purchasing schedules; expedite materials as needed
Plan and order raw materials to support production schedules; follow up and review schedules for compliance
Monitor work‑in‑process inventories and assist with cycle counts as required
Manage material substitutions, special items, outsourced parts, and outsourced operations to ensure timely delivery
Assist in resolving delays or issues that impede schedule attainment, including locating misdirected materials
Support and coordinate implementation of engineering changes as appropriate
Maintain strong working relationships with cross‑functional teams involved in the manufacturing process
Develop and qualify new suppliers; conduct annual supplier performance reviews
Negotiate pricing, prepare RFQs, and analyze costs
Coordinate logistics for inter‑plant orders
Create and manage purchase orders
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Plan, prepare, and revise purchasing schedules; expedite materials as needed
Plan and order raw materials to support production schedules; follow up and review schedules for compliance
Monitor work‑in‑process inventories and assist with cycle counts as required
Manage material substitutions, special items, outsourced parts, and outsourced operations to ensure timely delivery
Assist in resolving delays or issues that impede schedule attainment, including locating misdirected materials
Support and coordinate implementation of engineering changes as appropriate
Maintain strong working relationships with cross‑functional teams involved in the manufacturing process
Develop and qualify new suppliers; conduct annual supplier performance reviews
Negotiate pricing, prepare RFQs, and analyze costs
Coordinate logistics for inter‑plant orders
Create and manage purchase orders
Perform other duties as assigned
Ability to read and interpret documents such as bills of materials, work instructions, operating procedures, and reporting documents
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
Ability to communicate effectively with vendors and employees, both verbally and in writing
Ability to apply common‑sense understanding to follow instructions presented in written, oral, or diagram form
Ability to solve problems involving multiple concrete variables in standardized situations
Regularly required to talk and hear
Frequently required to use hands/fingers to handle objects, tools, or controls
Occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds
Vision requirements include close, distance, color, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus
Noise level is usually moderate
Preferred
Diversified experience with knowledge of purchasing and supply chain, preferably in high‑volume manufacturing
Strong math, computer, analytical, and spreadsheet skills
1–2 years of experience in manufacturing or engineering support processes
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, including intermediate to advanced Excel skills
Reliable self‑starter with the ability to adapt and continuously develop
Company
Low Cost Interlock, Inc.
Low Cost Interlock is a leading provider of state approved ignition interlock devices with over 400 locations nationwide.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Dana W. Sprenger
CTO
Aaron Hand
Chief Operations Officer
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