Purchasing Coordinator
Greenville, NC - USA
Job Summary
Hydro Aluminium Metal is a leading supplier of extrusion ingots sheet ingots foundry alloys wire rods and high-purity aluminium with a global production network of around 6000 employees. With primary metal production facilities in Europe Canada Australia Brazil and Qatar and recycling facilities throughout Europe and the U.S. two-thirds of our primary aluminium production is based on renewable energy.
Job Title:PurchasingCoordinator
Job Summary
The Purchasing Coordinator plays a critical role in supporting plant reliability and safety by ensuring thetimelyavailability of production maintenance and critical spare parts. This positionis responsible forpurchasingactivities inventory accuracy andpartswarehouse management to prevent equipment downtime and operational disruptions. Safety is the highest priority and all work is performedin accordance withHydros Health Environment and Safety (HES) standards.
What You Will Be Doing
Put safety first in all purchasing and warehouse activitiesmaintainingcompliance with Hydro HES OSHA and internal standards
Create manage and follow up on purchase orders to ensure materials are delivered on time and in full
Proactively manage open orders and communicate with suppliers to resolve delays or discrepancies
Partner closely with Maintenance Production and Finance teams to alignpurchasingpriorities with operational needs
Maintain an organizedaccurate and safe parts warehouse environment
Perform cycle counts and inventory reviews to ensure data accuracy and integrity
Establishvalidate and continuously improve reorder points (ROP) and minimum order quantities (MOQ)
Identifyandmaintainappropriate inventorylevels for critical spare parts to prevent downtime
Validate maintenance work orders and SAP transactions to ensureaccurateissuance and return of materials
Utilize SAP forpurchasinginventory management goods receipt and reporting
Support continuous improvement initiatives within purchasing inventory control and warehouse operations
What Will Make You Successful
Previouspurchasing and/or inventory experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment
Strong understanding of inventory control principles including ROP MOQ and cycle counting
Proven ability to manage open purchase orders and supplier followup
Experience working with warehouse operations and material handling practices
SAP experience strongly preferred
Proficiencywith Microsoft Office (Excel Outlook Word)
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
High attention to detail and accuracy
Proactive mindset witha strong senseof ownership and accountability
Clear professional communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams
Ability to work in both office and plant/warehouse environments andlift upto 50lbs
What We Offer You
Hydro provides competitive pay exceptional benefits and a strong peoplecentered culture.
A clean safetyfocused facility with a teamoriented culture
Pay is dependent upon experience
Health benefits begin your first day of employment (medical dental vision)
401(k) with 6% company match
Gym membership reimbursement
Stable fulltime employment with global company backing
Opportunities for technical training professional growth and internal advancement
Hydro in North America is an Equal Opportunity Employer where all phases of employment are based strictly upon the qualifications of the individual as related to the work requirements of the position. This policy is applied without regard to race sex sexual orientation gender identity religion national origin ancestry age disability veteran status marital status or any other category protected by law. We strive to provide equal opportunities for all to contribute and succeed with us. Apply before:04/25/2026.
If you need an accommodation in order to complete the application please contact Hydro Recruiting via email at
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
Hydro is a leading aluminium and renewable energy company that builds businesses and partnerships for a more sustainable future. We have 33,000 employees in more than 140 locations and 40 countries.