Procurement Coordinator

Light Metals Coloring (LMC) is a trusted provider of high-quality metal finishing services. Our work is grounded in precision, reliability, continuous improvement, and a genuine commitment to our employees and customers.

We are seeking an organized, detail-oriented Procurement Coordinator to manage the daily purchasing, supplier, subcontractor, and inventory workflows that keep our operation moving. This position reports to the Controller and works closely with Manufacturing, Quality, Technical Services, Facilities, Finance, and other internal teams.

The Procurement Coordinator is responsible for coordinating purchasing activities from the initial request through receipt and reconciliation. This includes preparing and maintaining purchase orders, communicating with suppliers, obtaining quotes, tracking deliveries, coordinating subcontract services, supporting supplier qualification activities, and maintaining accurate information within the company’s ERP system.

The successful candidate will be proactive, highly organized, comfortable following up with suppliers, and able to identify and resolve discrepancies before they disrupt production.

LMC offers an hourly pay range of $22.00–$25.00, based on relevant experience, skills, and qualifications.

Eligible employees also have access to a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company contributions toward eligible Health Savings Accounts
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Company-paid and voluntary insurance benefits
• Employee safety-shoe and safety-glasses programs
• Training, development, and opportunities for professional growth

This is an opportunity to take meaningful ownership of a purchasing function that directly supports production, quality, customer delivery, and financial performance. The Procurement Coordinator will play an important role in building stronger supplier relationships, improving purchasing visibility, and helping LMC continue to strengthen its operating systems as the company grows.

Light Metals Coloring is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

• Prepare, issue, update, and maintain accurate purchase orders in accordance with established company procedures and approval requirements.
• Review purchase requests for completeness, appropriate authorization, pricing, quantities, specifications, delivery requirements, and supporting documentation.
• Communicate with suppliers regarding quotations, pricing, availability, lead times, order confirmations, delivery status, and documentation.
• Track open purchase orders and proactively expedite materials, supplies, and services when delivery timing may affect production or other business priorities.
• Obtain and compare supplier quotations to support competitive pricing, lead-time evaluation, and sourcing decisions.
• Assist with identifying and evaluating potential suppliers based on capability, quality, service, pricing, lead time, and compliance requirements.
• Coordinate subcontract and outside-processing services, including purchase orders, shipment documentation, required certifications, due dates, and return status.
• Support supplier qualification, documentation, and performance-monitoring activities associated with ISO 9001, Nadcap, customer, and company requirements.
• Maintain supplier records, certifications, acknowledgments, quotations, purchasing documentation, and other required records.
• Verify purchase order receipts and…