POSITION SUMMARY

MEPPI's Electrical Distribution Division (EDD) is seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Material and Purchasing Coordinator. In this critical role, you will be responsible for procuring and expediting materials, monitoring and controlling deliveries to ensure optimal on-time performance, and enhancing inventory turnover. Additionally, you will drive continual inventory review and disposition processes, contributing significantly to the efficiency and effectiveness of our supply chain operations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assist with sourcing of suppliers and obtaining quotes for materials and services required for production.
• Review, update and place requisitions and purchase orders per established policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Monitor performance and capabilities of suppliers to ensure maintenance of delivery, quality, and price commitments.
• Recommend delivery adjustments designed to maintain optimal inventory of domestic and imported production materials to support continuous production operations. Expedite orders and track late deliveries.
• Analyze specifications to assist the buyer with determining the best source for procurement of supplies and parts from domestic or international suppliers.
• Assist with procuring transportation services for incoming shipments. Monitor vendor shipments and expedite as required.
• Maintain business system records to ensure accurate costing information, part planning data, and vendor records.
• Analyze backlog and material status. Communicate with suppliers on behalf of buyers to maximize and maintain supplier performance.
• Provide support for cycle counting. Analyze and report on inventory values.
• Review inventory reports and drive timely review of slow-moving inventory. Coordinate disposition of material per recommendations.
• Analyze, maintain, and report on inventory values, price trends, expenditure data, and other relevant supply base performance data.
• Expedite returns of defective material (MRR). Communicate with suppliers on behalf of MEPPI to obtain RMAs.
• Process and track vendor supplied material via the vendor requests for material process (RFM).
• Utilize COGNOS and MRP system to prepare weekly reports on purchasing department performance metrics.
• Perform general clerical functions as needed.
• Further the goals and positive, professional image of the Manufacturing Department by conducting business with other MEPPI departments, suppliers, etc. in a timely and cooperative manner.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate’s degree in business or related field with 3-5 years of experience in purchasing and/or materials coordination, or equivalent education and experience.
• Advanced interpersonal and communication skills required to communicate with employees and vendors.
• Intermediate analytical, problem solving and organizational skills.
• Advanced computer skills with emphasis on Microsoft Office products, relational database software, and MRP/ERP systems.