Purchasing Coordinator

PURCHASING COORDINATOR

Lubbock, TX | Full-Time | Monday–Friday

Snelling is seeking an experienced Purchasing Coordinator for a well-established Lubbock manufacturing company. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented purchasing professional with experience in procurement, supply chain, inventory, and manufacturing operations.

The Purchasing Coordinator will manage purchase orders, work directly with domestic and international suppliers, monitor inventory needs, track shipments, and help ensure materials arrive accurately and on time to support production.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create, review, maintain, and track purchase orders
• Coordinate purchasing needs using MRP, forecasts, inventory levels, and production demand
• Communicate with domestic and international suppliers regarding pricing, availability, shipping, and delivery
• Obtain and compare supplier quotes and maintain supplier pricing
• Monitor order status and expedite materials when necessary
• Track supplier shipments and resolve delivery or order discrepancies
• Review and resolve supplier invoice discrepancies
• Maintain accurate purchasing, inventory, and shipping documentation
• Monitor supply levels and purchase maintenance, repair, and operating supplies
• Provide purchasing updates to production and management

QUALIFICATIONS

• 3–5 years of purchasing/procurement experience
• Manufacturing or industrial purchasing experience strongly preferred
• Experience with MRP systems, inventory planning, and purchase orders
• Knowledge of metals, alloys, castings, or manufactured components is a plus
• Strong supplier communication and negotiation skills
• Excellent organization, accuracy, and attention to detail
• Strong problem-solving and time-management skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel and Outlook
• High school diploma required; college degree preferred

APPLY TODAY

If you have experience in Purchasing, Procurement, Supply Chain, MRP, Inventory Management, Buyer/Purchasing, Vendor Management, or Manufacturing, apply today for immediate consideration.

Questions? Contact Nicole Sharp at (806) 797-3281.

ABOUT SNELLING

Locally owned and operated in Lubbock since 1967, Snelling has spent decades connecting exceptional professionals with outstanding career opportunities throughout the Lubbock area.

When you work with Snelling, you gain a local recruiting partner who understands the market, knows our clients, and can help you determine whether an opportunity is the right next move for your career.