Coordinator - Purchasing

Responsibilities

Resolve purchase order/invoice discrepancies and expedite orders as required.

Generate, monitor and maintain department files. Prepare documents and reports to support targets.

Assist in achieving vendor compliance to required procedures and certifications (NAFTA, ISO, PPAP etc.).

Generate, maintain and publish monthly reports and databases as required (Commodity tracking, cost savings, supplier scorecards etc.).

Assist in planning and achieving cost reduction goals.

Supply plant with tooling, MRO and safety related items as required.

Monitor and maintain supplier performance and communicate results. Supply plant with tooling, MRO and safety related items as required.

Maintain adequate levels of inventory required by the plant and follow prescribed procedures to replenish stock.

Perform other tasks/projects as assigned.

Post-secondary education with a focus on business, purchasing, materials management etc. is preferred.

One to two years of experience in purchasing, production planning/inventory control and/or customer service.

Flexible and adaptable to ever-changing priorities.

Ability to rapidly respond to unforeseen developments and initiate actions.

Strong written and verbal communication skills in order to interact with Suppliers and coworkers to implement changes, resolve discrepancies and/or other supply chain related and operational matters.

Locate data in a variety of forms such as invoices, shipping receipts, special order request forms and new product information sheets. Obtain data such as universal product codes, product descriptions and specifications, prices, discounts, taxes, and comments about suppliers and merchandising methods.

Ability to work independently but also work in teams with co-workers to ensure effective forecasting, product distribution and marketing. Collaborate with other departments and other Supply Chain team members to make forecasts and build inventories that are compatible with Linamar’s sales strategies and budgets.

AS400/ IFS / MRP experience. Use computer applications and communications software as needed.

Engage in continuous learning on new products and market trends.

Advanced Excel skills

Competitive Compensation

Employee Benefits package includes but not limited to, Drug, Dental & Vision etc.

Opportunities for career advancement.

Sustainability Coun cil

Community based outreach supporting both local and global initiatives and charities.

Linamar Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and encourages diversity in the workplace without regard to any basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Linamar Corporation encourages applications from all qualified individuals and will reasonably accommodate applicants throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process upon request.

• Job Identification 13851
• Job Category SG&A
• Posting Date 07/13/2026, 03:34 PM
• Locations 2525 Enterprise Circle, Suite 1,, West Chicago, IL, 60185, US