Snelling is currently recruiting for a Purchasing Coordinator for a well-established industrial company in the Nashville area. This is an excellent direct hire opportunity for a detail-oriented purchasing professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and collaborating with suppliers, sales teams, and operations to ensure materials are purchased competitively and delivered on time. The ideal candidate will have experience in purchasing, procurement, inventory management, or supply chain operations within a manufacturing, industrial, or steel distribution environment.
Responsibilities of Purchasing Coordinator:
- Source and purchase steel products and other materials to support customer and operational needs.
- Solicit competitive pricing and negotiate with mills and suppliers.
- Build and maintain strong supplier relationships while identifying new sourcing opportunities.
- Create, maintain, and track purchase orders through the ERP system.
- Monitor open purchase orders and update delivery schedules as needed.
- Coordinate inventory transfers between branch locations.
- Schedule inbound deliveries and communicate receiving schedules with warehouse operations.
- Resolve shipping discrepancies, shortages, damaged materials, and quality concerns with suppliers.
- Review inventory reports to identify purchasing needs and replenishment opportunities.
- Generate purchasing and inventory reports for internal teams.
- Monitor supplier performance related to quality, delivery, and responsiveness.
- Collaborate with sales, warehouse, operations, and accounting teams to ensure accurate inventory and material costs.
- Participate in process improvement initiatives that enhance purchasing efficiency and inventory performance.
Qualifications Required of Purchasing Coordinator:
- 2+ years of experience in purchasing, procurement, inventory management, or supply chain.
- Experience in manufacturing, industrial distribution, or steel products is strongly preferred.
- Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple projects.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and ERP systems.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
Why Apply?
- Direct hire opportunity with a stable and growing company.
- Competitive salary of $70,000–$100,000, depending on experience.
- Collaborative team environment with opportunities for professional growth.
All qualified Purchasing Coordinator candidates please submit resumes for immediate review. Please call 205.879.9950 for more information. You can also email your resume to whittney@snellingbham.com.
Snelling Staffing Services, with over 75 years of staffing expertise, specializes in clerical, administrative, professional and industrial positions, permanent and temporary. There's never a fee or contract for our candidates! Snelling Staffing Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Snelling Staffing Services is a drug-free workplace.