Purchasing Coordinator

We are looking for a Purchasing Coordinator to join our team in Aurora, Illinois on a contract basis with the potential for a permanent position. This position supports purchasing operations by balancing demand expectations, coordinating supply activities, and helping maintain appropriate inventory levels across the business. The role works closely with internal teams and external suppliers to keep materials available, improve reporting visibility, and strengthen day-to-day procurement performance.

Responsibilities:
• Coordinate purchasing activities to support production and business needs while maintaining timely material availability.
• Review demand patterns and contribute to forecasting efforts that guide supply and replenishment decisions.
• Create, track, and update purchase orders to ensure accurate order processing and vendor follow-through.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to monitor inventory levels, identify shortages or excess, and support corrective actions.
• Communicate with suppliers and internal stakeholders to align delivery expectations, resolve issues, and maintain continuity of supply.
• Prepare purchasing reports, analyze key data points, and recommend process improvements that enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Support global collaboration across teams and suppliers to help maintain consistent procurement execution.
• Assist with purchasing-related system updates, documentation, and workflow improvements as part of ongoing operational enhancements.