SUMMARY- Purchasing Coordinator is responsible for organizing and maintaining spare parts inventory warehouse. Assists with the procurement of paper machine equipment, MRO (maintenance, repair, operation) supplies, office supplies, building materials, mobile equipment and contractor services related to the paper manufacturing facility.
SCOPE- Purchasing Coordinator must have strong communication and organizational skills in purchasing needs of all departments relating to the demanding deadlines of a lean “24-7” environment.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: (Other duties may be assigned)-
Manage the Store Room order of material and equipment to meet requirements
Manage inventory of spare parts and other consumables
Coordinate the delivery of supplies according to priorities and specifications
Assist in negotiations for purchases, including annual contracts, long-term contracts and blanket orders
Communicate with vendors and shipping companies to ensure that all critical deliveries arrive on time
Prepare RFQ (request for quotation) and bid packages
Assist in set up of new vendors and subcontractors
Type purchase orders
Place approved orders
Expedite outstanding purchase orders
Assist accounting with invoice discrepancies
Assist with reports and analysis to ensure timely procurement and cost control
Highly organized and motivated, ability to multi-task, self-starter
Post-secondary educational degree (2 to 4 year degree from college, university, technical school, military, vocational or other advanced educational institution) REQUIRED
English, negotiation skills
Ability to read, analyze and interpret technical procedures, manuals, regulations, and codes
Ability to write business reports and correspondence
Ability to communicate effectively with suppliers, contractors, employees, and outside officials
Clear, concise oral and written communication skills
Knowledge of accounting principles needed
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, volume, and net present value. Able to apply concepts of algebra and geometry along with basic math (adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing)
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
Highly organized and motivated, ability to multi-task, self-starter, must work well under pressure
Microsoft office, word, excel and SAP a must
Google Workspace (Calendar, Drive, Gmail, Docs, Sheets)
Experience with Inventory Management Systems a plus
Ability to create reports for review by upper management
Employee is regularly required to walk, talk, and hear
Employee is frequently required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, feel; and reach with hands and arms
The employee is occasionally required to sit
The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
Vision requirements include: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, and fumes of airborne particles
The noise level in the work environment is usually loud
Performance will be measured by the adequate and timely flow of materials and maintaining a clean and organized storeroom.
Pratt Industries is America's 5th largest paper and packaging company with more than 9,000 highly skilled green collar employees dedicated to the environment and sustainability. Pratt Industries is one of the largest corrugated packaging companies in America, with sophisticated manufacturing facilities in more than twenty states. The company operates several of the most modern, cost effective paper mills in the country, as well as a series of sheet and box plants strategically placed throughout the United States offering a wide range of creative packaging solutions. Pratt Industries is committed to recycling and the environment by harvesting the urban forest.
Pratt Industries offers competitive compensation plans with incentive opportunities, full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, All State, Pre-Paid Legal, and 401(k) with company match, paid vacation, paid holidays, and childbearing and parental leave.
Pratt Industries provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.
Pratt Industries is a leading manufacturer of sustainable corrugated packaging and display solutions. Founded more than 30 years ago, the company has shown dramatic growth with state-of-the-art facilities in 25 states and Mexico. Pratt is America’s fifth largest corrugated packaging company and the world’s largest, privately-held producer of 100% recycled paper, with more than 10,000 highly-skilled, green-collar employees dedicated to the environment and sustainability.
The Georgia-based company operates an extensive Recycling Company to supply six of the most modern, cost-effective 100% recycled paper mills – in Conyers, GA, New York City, NY, Valparaiso, IN , Shreveport, LA, Wapakoneta, OH and Henderson, KY.
Pratt is dedicated to the sustainability of the environment, its customers and its people. The cornerstone of Pratt’s mission is to protect and nurture the planet’s natural resources while reducing our impact on the environment by “Harvesting the Urban Forest.” By doing so the company also seeks to help its customers meet their environmental goals.
Pratt Industries provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.
