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Purchasing Coordinator

ManpowerGroup

Saint Bernard, OHFull-timeSeen 1mo ago

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Saint Bernard, OH
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Full-time
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Job overview

ManpowerGroup is hiring a Purchasing Coordinator. The Materials Buyer / Procurement Coordinator supports the procurement of essential materials for ongoing operations. This role involves monitoring inventory levels, coordinating purchases, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring accurate order tracking from requisition through delivery. The coordinator will also handle import documentation, shipping requirements, and resolve discrepancies to ensure timely deliveries.

Key focus areas include Monitor inventory levels using internal tracking systems, including Power BI, Research and verify approved suppliers through internal systems, and Request and review supplier quotes, negotiate delivery timelines, and follow up as needed.

Important skills include Power BI, SharePoint, Organizational Abilities, Multitasking Abilities, Communication, and Following Established Processes. Preferred (not required): Purchasing Systems, Detail-Oriented, Accurate, and Customer-Service Mindset.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Power BISharePointOrganizational AbilitiesMultitasking AbilitiesCommunicationFollowing Established ProcessesDetailed DocumentationWorking With SuppliersManaging Purchase OrdersProblem-SolvingFollow-UpMicrosoft OutlookExcelMicrosoft WordPurchasing SystemsERP SystemsDetail-OrientedAccurateCustomer-Service MindsetSupplier Relationship SkillsPrioritize Multiple RequestsPrioritize DeadlinesWorking IndependentlyCollaborating With Cross-Functional TeamsProactiveResourceful

Qualifications

Previous Experience in Purchasing, Procurement, Supply Chain, Inventory Management, or Buyer Roles

Full job description

Materials Buyer / Procurement Coordinator

Full-Time | Monday–Friday | 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM

Are you highly organized, detail-oriented, and skilled at managing supplier relationships and purchasing processes? We are seeking a Materials Buyer / Procurement Coordinator to support the procurement of materials essential to ongoing operations. This role is responsible for monitoring inventory levels, coordinating purchases, working with suppliers, and ensuring accurate order tracking from requisition through delivery.

What You'll Do

  • Monitor inventory levels using internal tracking systems, including Power BI to identify materials that need replenishment.

  • Research and verify approved suppliers through internal systems.

  • Request and review supplier quotes, negotiate delivery timelines, and follow up as needed.

  • Create and process purchase requisitions within the purchasing system.

  • Coordinate import documentation and shipping requirements when applicable.

  • Collaborate with suppliers, receivers, and operations teams to ensure timely deliveries and resolve discrepancies.

  • Maintain accurate records and documentation within SharePoint and other tracking systems.

  • Process change orders related to pricing, quantities, or freight costs.

  • Communicate professionally with suppliers using approved templates and procurement standards.

  • Assist suppliers with invoicing questions and direct them to appropriate resources.

  • Provide regular updates and status clarification to internal stakeholders regarding material orders.

Qualifications

Required Skills & Experience

  • Previous experience in purchasing, procurement, supply chain, inventory management, or buyer roles

  • Strong organizational and multitasking abilities

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

  • Ability to follow established processes and maintain detailed documentation

  • Experience working with suppliers and managing purchase orders

  • Strong problem-solving and follow-up skills

Technical Skills

  • Microsoft Outlook

  • Microsoft Excel

  • Microsoft Word

  • SharePoint

  • Power BI

  • Experience working within purchasing or ERP systems is preferred

Schedule

  • Monday through Friday

  • 40 hours per week

  • 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM

What Makes You Successful

  • Detail-oriented and accurate

  • Customer-service mindset with strong supplier relationship skills

  • Ability to prioritize multiple requests and deadlines

  • Comfortable working independently while collaborating with cross-functional teams

  • Proactive, resourceful, and committed to continuous follow-up until issues are resolved

If you enjoy coordinating purchasing activities, working with suppliers, and ensuring materials are available to support business operations, we'd love to hear from you!

About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells

Manpower® is a global leader in contingent staffing and permanent resourcing, providing companies with strategic and operational flexibility and creating talent at scale. Our specialized recruiting teams assess and guide talent into meaningful, sustainable employment, while our PowerSuite technology enables deeper insight and smarter matching, helping candidates find opportunities that align with their strengths, experience, and career goals.

In this constantly shifting world, our flexible workforce solutions provide companies with the business agility needed to succeed. Manpower is part of the ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN) family of brands, which also includes Experis, Talent Solutions and Jefferson Wells. For more information about Manpower, follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, X and Instagram.

ManpowerGroup is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a professional, high quality work environment. It is the policy of ManpowerGroup and all of its subsidiaries to recruit, train, promote, transfer, pay and take all employment actions without regard to an employee's race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

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