Purchasing Coordinator

Eaton’s ES GEIS BLD division is currently seeking a Purchasing Coordinator.

The hourly rate for this position is $29.31 per hour.

Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

What you’ll do:

In this function you will:

• Communicate and coordinate with all levels of management to ensure timely and accurate delivery of materials.
• Prepare and process purchase orders using SAP and Ariba.
• Provide administrative and operational support to the Senior Buyer, including follow-up with suppliers, expediting orders, maintaining procurement records, and assisting with purchasing activities as needed.
• Assist with supplier communications, issue resolution, and other procurement-related tasks to support business objectives.
• Assist in resolving receipt and invoice discrepancies to ensure timely vendor payment.
• Coordinate cycle count of indirect and consumable materials.
• Actively prepare for and participate in the plant physical inventory.
• Perform other various duties and responsibilities related to the purchasing function as assigned.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:

• 2-year degree from an accredited institution or a minimum of two years’ experience performing purchasing functions in a manufacturing environment.
• Basic understanding of the procure-to-pay (P2P) process, including purchase order creation, pricing verification, invoice matching, and accounts payable procedures.
• Comfortable with technology and have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.
• No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates that currently reside within the immediate geographical area of Sherman, TX will be considered.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3 + years of related experience within the supply chain function, preferably in purchasing.
• SAP business system experience.
• Lean manufacturing experience.

Skills:

Position Requirements:

• Ability to read and write fluently in English.
• Basic computer skills (i.e., Microsoft Office).
• Ability to work with limited or no supervision.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks along with excellent time management skills and customer service skills.
• Ability to conceptualize, define and resolve complex problems.
• Excellent analytical, problem solving and facilitation skills.
• Strong interpersonal and conflict resolution skills to effectively interface with suppliers, production, customer service, accounts payable and management.
• Understanding of purchase order processes, supplier pricing, invoice reconciliation, and basic Accounts Payable concepts.
• Ability to identify, investigate, and resolve discrepancies related to purchase orders, receipts, pricing, and invoices.

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