Purchasing and Inventory Coordinator I

Tulsa, OK - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 2 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Role :: Purchasing and Inventory Coordinator I

Location :: Tulsa OK (Onsite)

Rate :: $24/hr on W2

Skills: Experience in procurement buying or supply chain operations. Experience using ERP systems for purchasing and order tracking.

Supply Chain Procurement Specialist (Buyer)

Job Summary

The Supply Chain Procurement Specialist (Buyer) is responsible for sourcing negotiating and purchasing materials equipment and services required to support operational and project needs. This role ensures timely delivery cost competitiveness quality compliance and alignment with company procurement policies while maintaining strong supplier relationships. The Buyer works closely with internal stakeholders across supply chain engineering operations logistics and finance to support business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Procurement & Purchasing Execution

Execute purchase orders for materials equipment and services in accordance with approved requisitions contracts and sourcing strategies.

Manage the end to end buying process including RFQs bid evaluations supplier selection and order placement.

Ensure accuracy of pricing quantities delivery dates and contractual terms prior to PO release.

Monitor open orders and proactively expedite material to meet project and operational schedules.

Supplier Management & Communication

Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned suppliers regarding pricing lead times order status and issue resolution.

Build and maintain effective working relationships with suppliers to support reliability quality and continuous improvement.

Coordinate with suppliers to resolve delivery delays quality issues and invoice discrepancies.

Support vendor performance monitoring by tracking delivery quality and responsiveness metrics.

Cost Schedule & Risk Management

Support cost control efforts through competitive sourcing negotiation and adherence to approved budgets.

Identify supply risks related to lead times availability or market conditions and escalate as appropriate.

Work with cross functional teams to mitigate risks impacting material availability or project milestones.

Systems Compliance & Documentation

Create and maintain accurate procurement records in ERP systems (e.g. Oracle or similar platforms).

Ensure all procurement activities comply with company policies approval authority limits and audit requirements.

Maintain documentation for sourcing decisions supplier communications and contract terms.

Support standard operating procedures (SOPs) for purchasing and PO management.

Cross Functional Collaboration

Collaborate with engineering project management logistics quality and operations teams to align procurement activities with demand and schedules.

Support category managers and senior supply chain personnel with market intelligence pricing trends and supplier data.

Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to streamline procurement processes and improve service levels.

Required Qualifications

Experience in procurement buying or supply chain operations.

Working knowledge of procurement processes supplier negotiations and purchase order management.

Experience using ERP systems for purchasing and order tracking.

Strong analytical organizational and problem solving skills.

Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management Business Finance or a related field or equivalent relevant experience.

Experience supporting capital projects fabricated equipment or engineered materials.

Familiarity with supplier performance metrics and cost analysis.

Experience working in regulated or safety critical environments.

Knowledge of contract terms Incoterms and basic commercial conditions.

Key Competencies

Attention to detail and accuracy

Time management and prioritization

Stakeholder collaboration

Supplier relationship management

Cost and schedule awareness

Continuous improvement mindset

Working Conditions

Office based role with potential interaction across multiple internal teams and external suppliers.

Occasional supplier meetings or site visits may be required depending on scope.

Role :: Purchasing and Inventory Coordinator I Location :: Tulsa OK (Onsite) Rate :: $24/hr on W2 Skills: Experience in procurement buying or supply chain operations. Experience using ERP systems for purchasing and order tracking. Supply Chain Procurement Specialist (Buyer) Job Summary Th...