Analysis Skills, Business Administration, Communication Skills, Cost Control, Finance, Forecasting, Microsoft Office, Negotiation Skills, Operations Planning, Organizational Skills, Pricing, Problem Solving Skills, Purchasing/Procurement, Record Keeping, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Time Management, Vendor/Supplier Evaluation
Materials Acquisition Coordinator — Supply Chain Procurement
Location: Indianapolis, IN 46229
Is this you?
Do you love the challenge of negotiating great terms, reading the market, and making sure the right materials arrive exactly when they’re needed? Are you energized by partnering with suppliers and collaborating across teams to keep production humming? If yes, you’ll feel at home here.
What you’ll do
- Build supplier strength: Create durable relationships that yield on-time deliveries and responsive service.
- Make smart buys: Use market and supplier performance data to guide purchasing decisions.
- Negotiate with confidence: Drive contracts and pricing that optimize total cost and reliability.
- Stay ahead of demand: Track inventory signals and forecast needs to prevent shortages.
- Collaborate widely: Work with planning, operations, finance, and engineering to align on priorities.
- Document rigorously: Keep accurate records for purchases, pricing, and inventory status.
- Elevate the process: Spot inefficiencies and recommend improvements across the supply chain.
- Shape policy: Contribute to the development and upkeep of procurement policies and procedures.
What you bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related area.
- 2+ years of experience in purchasing or supply chain roles.
- Proven negotiation skills and the ability to cultivate supplier partnerships.
- Analytical thinker with strong problem-solving capabilities.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and familiarity with supply chain management tools.
- Clear, professional communication—written and verbal.
- Ability to excel both independently and on a team in a fast-paced environment.
Why this role matters
Your work ensures material availability, cost control, and operational continuity—critical ingredients for delivering quality products on time.