Purchasing Coordinator

POSITION PURPOSE:The Purchasing Coordinator (Supply Chain Analyst) is responsible for managing the timely planning, procurement, and delivery of high quality, cost-effective goods, and services from the supply base. The position reports into the Supply Chain Management organization.IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to excel at the essential functions assigned. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and ability required.ExperienceExperience with Oracle or J.D. Edwards One World ERP system desirableOverseas procurement experience a plusMust have the desire for continuous knowledgeMust be cost management focusedAbility to manage multiple projects at a timePossess "Big Picture" Operations knowledgeSkillsThorough understanding of MRP principles and lean manufacturing concepts is requiredExcellent time management skills to manage high volume in a fast-paced environmentAble to build productive relationships with suppliers and customersMust have an analytical mindset and be customer service orientedMust have excellent communication and influencing abilitiesSkilled in using MS Office/Windows in a networked PC environmentAbility to be flexibleMust have the desire for continuous knowledgeEducationBachelor's degree in Business or related or a minimum of 5 years of strategic and tactical procurement experience in a high volume manufacturing environmentAPICS certification a plusESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Analyze demand MRP data to determine optimal safety stock, inventory levels, and order quantities utilizing supply base and commodity-specific knowledge.Initiate timely purchasing transactions that achieve company quality, schedule, cost, legal and strategic objectives.Work with internal organizations and suppliers to continuously reduce costs and inventory levels.Maintain purchasing related data in the company's ERP system.Determine root causes of part shortages and implement short term and permanent fixes.Resolve quality issues with purchased materials and deploy corrective process improvements.Reconcile various invoice issues.Follow through on procurement strategies that enhance competitive advantage for both RSI and its customers.Act as both risk manager and cost manager in the development and maintenance of strategic supplier relationships.Manage the supplier base to ensure the supply of materials, equipment, and services in order to meet current and future production needs.Develop and implement effective negotiating strategies.Benchmark "best practices" for the purpose of improving AWC's purchasing practices.Measure and manage critical suppliers based on technology, quality, and cost of ownership, flexibility, and service.Accomplish special projects and other assignments/duties as required by management.Consistently deliver the best in customer service. As an employee, demonstrate respect, dignity, kindness, and empathy in each encounter with customers, visitors, and other employeesSupervisory Responsibilities:This position will not have direct reportsSCOPE & EXPECATIONS:While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, walk, talk or hear.The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.The employee is occasionally required to stand.Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds.Reports to: Purchasing ManagerTravel Requirements:Minimal travel (up to 10%) may be required to other manufacturing locations.Recruitment process may consist of any combination of phone, video and in person interviews.Offers may be contingent upon successful completion of Background Check, Drug Screen and/or potential Motor Vehicle Check.BENEFITS PACKAGE INCLUDES:Competitive CompensationHealth Care BenefitsPaid HolidaysPaid Vacation DaysPaid Sick Days401(k) MatchTuition AssistanceRelocation Assistance when availableAN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERThe American Woodmark Corporation does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, military and veteran status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, pregnancy, or any other legally-protected characteristic; and it will comply with all applicable state discrimination laws. No person will be denied employment solely because of a disability, provided that the person can perform the essential functions of the position for which the person has applied, either with or without reasonable accommodations.

Created: 2025-06-19