Purchasing Process Coordinator

Position Purpose:

Responsible for managing the Change Notice (CN) process and related project folders for the Purchasing Department, including coordinating and tracking supplier PPAP requirements through Teamcenter and working with Engineering, Purchasing, Quality, suppliers, and other affected departments to support timely and accurate implementation of changes. Shares responsibility for maintaining blanket purchase orders and supplier scheduled purchase orders (SSPOs) for production parts and provides backup support for CER and Division MRO purchase order requisitions.

Essential Functions:

• Manage the Change Notice (CN) process and related project folders for the Purchasing Department, coordinating with Engineering, Purchasing, Quality, suppliers, and other affected departments to support timely and accurate implementation of changes.

• Coordinate, monitor, and maintain supplier PPAP requirements and related documentation through Teamcenter.

• Communicate CN and PPAP requirements, priorities, and status updates to internal stakeholders and suppliers.

• Coordinate supplier responses, PPAP documentation, and related CN activities; communicate outstanding requirements and follow up with internal and external stakeholders through completion.

• Lead Purchasing activities related to excess and obsolete inventory resulting from product or engineering changes and assist in developing cost-effective solutions to reduce exposure.

• Share responsibility for maintaining blanket purchase orders and supplier scheduled purchase orders (SSPOs) for production parts, including processing approved price updates and ensuring purchasing information remains accurate and current.

• Provide backup support for reviewing and processing CER and Division MRO purchase order requisitions in accordance with established purchasing and finance requirements.

• Support Purchasing Department compliance with applicable Hendrickson International Finance and Purchasing policies.

• Participate in cross-training and professional development based on departmental and individual development needs.

Education and Training

• BS in Business or related field preferred.

Minimum Qualifications

• Proficiency with computer-based purchasing systems; experience with KBM and QAD preferred.
• Experience coordinating engineering or product changes in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Knowledge of MRPII purchasing applications.
• Experience with Teamcenter or a comparable product lifecycle management system preferred.
• Three to five years of experience in a purchasing environment.
• Excellent PC skills, including Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong organizational, documentation, and follow-up skills.
• Ability to coordinate activities across multiple departments, suppliers, and manufacturing locations.
• Experience in purchasing for a manufacturing company, preferably one with metalworking and heavy manufacturing processes.

Physical Demands

• Frequent sitting and computer work for extended periods.

Environmental Conditions

• Office setting.
• Minimal exposure to R&D lab and manufacturing setting.

Behavioral Traits

• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to work in a cross-functional team environment.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet established deadlines.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accurate documentation.

• Effective follow-up and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment.

• This is not a comprehensive list of duties. Duties may change without notice in management's sole discretion.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

Req Benefits: We offer a full complement of benefits that include medical, dental, and vision insurance; life, travel, and disability insurance; a flexible spending account; 401K plans; a pension plan; paid holidays and vacation. We also offer financial assistance programs if you decide to adopt a child or want to pursue further education. We have a comprehensive wellness program and an Employee Assistance Program, that supports individuals in the proactive management of their overall health and wellness.