Procurement Coordinator

Procurement Coordinator

Location:

White Salmon, WA — overlooking the breathtaking Columbia River Gorge

Schedule:

Full Time | 4/10 Work Schedule (Monday–Thursday)

FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt

Reports To:

Supply Chain Manager

Bring your purchasing expertise and problem-solving ability to a company where Precision, Pride, and Performance drive everything we do. At Innovative Composite Engineering (ICE), our aerospace-grade composite components are trusted by world-class customers across aviation, defense, space, marine, and other advanced industries.

Located in White Salmon, Washington, ICE sits above the scenic Columbia River Gorge — offering unmatched access to outdoor adventure and small-town living just one hour from Portland. From windsurfing and skiing to hiking, biking, and rafting, the Gorge offers a lifestyle that is hard to match.

We are seeking a Procurement Coordinator to support our Supply Chain team by managing purchasing activities, coordinating supplier relationships, and ensuring materials and services arrive on time to support production. This role works closely with operations, engineering, quality, and sales to maintain reliable material flow and resolve supply challenges.

This is a role where your attention to detail, supplier coordination, and analytical thinking directly support ICE’s ability to deliver high-quality aerospace components on time, every time.

With our 4-day workweek, you’ll have more time to enjoy everything the Gorge lifestyle offers while building a meaningful career in advanced manufacturing.

At Innovative Composite Engineering, every team member contributes to our culture of Precision, Pride, and Performance.

Precision

We maintain accurate purchasing data, ensure proper documentation, and align supply chain activities with production requirements.

Pride

We take ownership of supplier relationships and ensure materials arrive when needed to support our teams.

Performance

We proactively manage shortages, improve procurement processes, and continuously strengthen our supply chain reliability.

The Procurement Specialist supports the execution of purchasing and material planning activities to ensure a reliable flow of materials and services for production. This role works cross-functionally with operations, engineering, quality, and sales to manage supplier relationships, mitigate shortages, and support on-time delivery.

This position plays a key role in strengthening procurement processes and improving material availability in a growing aerospace manufacturing environment.

• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Sick Leave
• Full Medical, Dental and Vision
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) with company match up to 4% after 90 days
• 4/10 Work schedule - great for work-life balance

• Execute purchasing activities to support production requirements, including issuing and managing purchase orders.
• Ensure purchase orders include correct specifications, documentation, and required quality flow-downs.
• Monitor open purchase orders and follow up with suppliers to confirm delivery commitments.

• Monitor material availability and proactively identify, communicate, and resolve shortages.
• Coordinate with production and planning teams to align supply with manufacturing schedules.
• Support inventory planning activities including reorder points, safety stock, and forecasting inputs.

• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with suppliers.
• Communicate with vendors regarding order status, lead times, delivery commitments, and issue resolution.
• Evaluate suppliers based on cost, quality, delivery performance, and responsiveness.

• Maintain accurate purchasing data in ERP/MRP systems including lead times, pricing, and supplier information.
• Support procurement reporting and material tracking to ensure data integrity.

• Support compliance with AS9100 and ISO
  9001 requirements.
• Ensure purchasing documentation meets quality system requirements and record control standards.

• Support implementation of standardized procurement processes and procedures.
• Track and report supply chain metrics such as shortages, supplier performance, and on-time delivery.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on inventory management, purchasing efficiency, and cost control.

• Working knowledge of purchasing, material planning, and supply chain processes in a manufacturing environment
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems and bills of materials
• Strong organizational and analytical skills with attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication skills when working across internal teams and external suppliers
• Basic negotiation and supplier…