Axiom Staffing is seeking a Purchasing Coordinator for a local manufacturing company in Hanover, PA that makes chairs. This is a direct hire position.

Our client is currently looking for a full-time and experienced Purchasing Coordinator to assist with Operational Purchasing requirements as well as Strategic Sourcing and Supplier Development/Performance out of our Hanover production facility. We need a strong team member with excellent work ethics to undertake this important role at our company. We are a local manufacturer of high-quality aluminum furniture around the world. We are seeking motivated candidates to join our team in Hanover, PA.

Responsibilities:

• Provide direction on all purchasing activity for commodities/services to support quality, delivery and cost goals for current production and new product development.
• Maintain knowledge of business objectives, current practices and internal customer
• Identify opportunities for continuous
• Facilitate the necessary data collection or supplier support
• Implement change that support business
• Identify and select suppliers for new development
• Manage expected levels of performance (OTP, quality, lead time and pricing) for each supplier
• Ability to cross train in other supply chain areas when

Job Duties:

• Plan, schedule and source raw materials, packaging and MRO supplies used within
• Assist in the development of sourcing strategies based on supplier performance and company business objectives.
• Evaluate supplier pricing, alternative materials, and delivery to determine and/or recommend preferred purchasing strategy that maximizes the total value to the company.
• Establish and track supplier performance goals and review with the supplier on a regular
• Support the suppliers to resolve any quality, delivery, cost and/or performance
• Develop, negotiate, and administer supplier
• Effectively communicate supply chain matters with the rest of the

Qualifications:

• A degree in supply chain management with 5 years’ experience or minimum high school diploma and 10 years’ experience
• Excellent understanding of ERP system Microsoft
• Excellent communication skills- verbal, written & listening
• Ability to use analytical thinking/techniques to solve
• Demonstrate professional demeanor, reliability and
• Organized, self-motivated, high attention to detail, and quick learner

Benefits include holidays, vacation, medical coverage, etc. Hours 1st shift 8-4:30. Job Type: Full Time