Procurement Coordinator - GForce Life Sciences : Job Details

Procurement Coordinator

18-month contract

Kalamazoo, MI

Must be able to work on a W2

Responsibilities:

Systems Knowledge

• Issue suggested purchase orders based upon MRP system suggestions and customer demand.
• Request changes to purchase order dates from suppliers based upon MRP system suggestions and demand changes.
• Update MRP system to ensure clear communication of expected inventory.
• Monitor open purchase orders and ensure on-time receipt.
• Issue purchase orders to support engineering changes.

Customer Management

• Update the business on the status and direction of your business on a daily basis or as required.
• Update internal customers on supply issues and drive them to resolution.
• Coordinate engineering changes between internal customers and suppliers.

Supplier Management

• Update purchase orders as required.
• Manage suppliers to maintain continuity of supply and product availability.
• Challenge all price increase requests from suppliers and escalate if unsuccessful.
• Serve as single point of contact for suppliers for SICR/Change Order tracking and prioritization.
• Hold suppliers accountable to shipment plan.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in business or related discipline.
• 0–2 years of procurement work experience.
• Must possess excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and analytical skills.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.
• Preferred functional skills: MRP, PC proficiency, purchasing system/procedures, supplier management.