Procurement & Materials Coordinator – Metal Machining
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Job Location:
Chardon, OH - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Procurement & Materials Coordinator Metal Machining
Position Overview
We are a precision metal machining company seeking a Procurement & Materials Coordinator to support the purchasing and flow of raw materials and components used in daily production. This role is ideal for someone early in their procurement career who is organized detail-oriented and interested in learning the materials side of a machining operation.
The position focuses on execution coordination and system support with training provided on materials vendors and machining requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with purchasing raw materials and shop components (steel aluminum stainless etc.)
- Send RFQs to approved vendors and help compare pricing and lead times
- Place purchase orders based on production needs and guidance from management
- Track and schedule material deliveries to support production schedules
- Maintain Kanban min/max or reorder systems for raw materials and shop supplies
- Help ensure material availability to prevent production delays
- Work with production and planning teams to understand material usage and demand
- Maintain purchasing records inventory counts and basic vendor information
- Support continuous improvement of ordering processes and material systems
- Communicate with vendors regarding order status and delivery updates
Qualifications
- Experience in purchasing materials or supply chain (manufacturing preferred not required)
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Comfortable working with spreadsheets and basic purchasing systems
- Willingness to learn machining materials and shop processes
- Ability to follow procedures and maintain accurate records
- Good communication skills (email phone)
- Reliable proactive and able to manage multiple tasks
Preferred
- Exposure to manufacturing machining or shop environments
- Familiarity with basic inventory concepts (reorder points Kanban min/max)
- Experience working with vendors or service centers
What We Offer
- Competitive entry-level to mid-level compensation based on experience
- Training on machining materials vendors and procurement processes
- Clear growth path into Buyer Sourcing Specialist or Supply Chain roles
- Stable manufacturing environment
- Hands-on experience supporting CNC operations
Why This Role Is a Great Entry Point
This role provides real exposure to:
- How materials move through a machining shop
- Vendor interaction and RFQ processes
- Inventory systems that keep machines running
Its a strong foundation for someone looking to grow a long-term career in manufacturing or supply chain.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Shipping & Receiving
- Order Management System
- Inventory Control
- Microsoft Access
- Forklift
- SAP
- Supply Chain Experience
- Warehouse Experience
- Materials Handling
- Supplier Management
- Materials Management
- MRP
