Procurement Coordinator

Clayton
8720 US Highway 70 W
Clayton, NC 27520, USA

Clayton
8720 US Highway 70 W
Clayton, NC 27520, USA

Imagine: A Career with Purpose and Possibility

Picture this:
You are part of a global team of problem-solvers whose innovations in materials science can make life better. Every day, you help turn ideas into impact using science, technology, and creativity to tackle real-world challenges. You are part of a company whose work helps improve patient outcomes in healthcare and protects essential consumer goods that people around the world rely on every day.

At Tekni Plex, you'll join more than 8,000 colleagues across 12 countries, all united by one purpose: creating safer, smarter solutions that touch daily life. Through our two divisions, Tekni Plex Healthcare and Tekni Plex Consumer Products, you'll help shape industries that matter: healthcare, pharmaceutical, food & beverage, beauty, and personal care.

Here, your ideas count and your work matters. You'll be encouraged to think boldly, collaborate across cultures, and keep growing every step of the way. You will help protect the integrity of essential products, support patient safety and comfort, and contribute to innovations that make everyday life better, all while building a career that makes an impact.

Because at Tekni Plex, you don't just deliver products - you help shape what's next.

We work in a collaborative and consultative way with our customers to develop the ideal material solution to optimize mechanical properties and chemical composition to achieve the desired product performance. We are currently hiring for teammates in our Clayton, NC facility.

Since 1976, Tekni Plex Healthcare, located in Clayton, NC, has been producing medical tubing for a wide range of medical device applications including IV therapy, respiratory, dialysis, anesthesia, diagnostic and surgical equipment.

We are actively recruiting for individuals who have a passion for producing a quality product that saves thousands of lives every day.

SUMMARY

The Procurement Coordinator is responsible for coordinating the purchasing process to ensure all goods (other than raw materials) and services are acquired efficiently, cost-effectively, and in accordance with company policies. This role serves as a liaison between internal departments and suppliers to support daily purchasing operations, maintain vendor relationships, and ensure timely delivery of materials and services.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate procurement activities from requisition through purchase order completion.
• Prepare, issue, and monitor purchase orders to ensure timely delivery.
• Communicate with suppliers regarding pricing, product availability, lead times, and order status.
• Obtain and compare vendor quotations to support purchasing decisions.
• Maintain accurate procurement records, contracts, and supplier documentation.
• Track shipments and resolve delivery, quality, or invoice discrepancies.
• Monitor inventory levels of production supplies (in warehouse and the "store") and ensure timely replenishment by coordinating with internal departments.
• Assist with supplier evaluations and performance monitoring.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies and procedures.
• Prepare purchasing reports, spending analyses, and procurement documentation.
• Support contract administration and vendor onboarding processes.
• Collaborate with finance, warehouse, operations, and project teams to meet procurement needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned, including backup on Warehouse tasks.

QUALIFICATION / EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant work…