Purchasing Coordinator

Plano, TX - Hourly $23-$27 (contract to hire)

The Purchasing Expeditor is responsible for assuring the continuous supply of assigned components to support customer service goals, minimize the total landed cost of material and optimize company’s cash flow.

• Align customer requirements with production capacity and supply chain capabilities to ensure timely material availability.
• Serve as the primary liaison between buyer/planners and suppliers to resolve material shortages impacting production.
• Perform and document root cause analysis related to material delays, shortages, and delivery issues; participate actively in corrective action efforts.
• Communicate regularly with suppliers to confirm delivery commitments and update production teams on order and shortage status.
• Manage and monitor the inbound materials process from purchase order creation through receipt.
• Partner with warehouse staff to verify shipments, receipts, and material accuracy.
• Follow up with suppliers to establish recovery plans, monitor progress, and drive corrective actions to restore delivery schedules.
• Review and analyze material planning reports to support procurement of required components.
• Collaborate closely with Customer Service, Production, and Purchasing teams to minimize disruptions and support customer satisfaction.
• Assist buyers and management in resolving shipment discrepancies, shortages, customer inquiries, and sales order cancellations.
• Coordinate with logistics and suppliers to prioritize and manage urgent or expedited shipments.
• Maintain accurate delivery dates and status updates within the ERP system.
• Participate in Value Stream Mapping and Kaizen events aimed at eliminating waste and driving improvements in Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Growth across the supply chain.

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration or related field preferred.
• At least 2 years of experience in Electronics Manufacturing Industry, Sheet Metal buying, Electronics Component sourcing is required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including but not limited to Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.
• Certificates & Licenses - CPIM, CSCP, Lean Manufacturing, and/or Six-Sigma Green Belt preferred.
• Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services.
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services.
• Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
• Strong understanding of Purchasing practices, supplier negotiations and material planning is desirable.
• Direct experience implementing lean concepts (Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen Leadership, 5S, etc.) is highly desirable.
• Basic knowledge and ability to interpret parts drawings.
• Demonstrated ability to manage scope changes within High Mix/High volume production environment.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Excellent analytical, problem solving/decision making skills; ability to make timely, effective, fact-based decision
• Proficient in ERP systems and Microsoft office suite software.