Sourcing, Purchasing, and Scheduling Coordinator

The Sourcing, Purchasing & Scheduling Coordinator is responsible for ensuring the timely and cost-effective procurement of materials, goods, and services while maintaining production schedules and inventory levels. This role plays a vital part in supplier relations, purchasing operations, and coordinating production and delivery timelines. The coordinator works closely with cross-functional teams to align purchasing activities with production schedules and business objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Source, evaluate, and select suppliers based on price, quality, and delivery timelines.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and contracts with vendors and suppliers.
• Issue and track purchase orders; ensure timely delivery of materials and services.
• Coordinate and maintain production and delivery schedules to meet internal demand and customer requirements.
• Collaborate with production, inventory, and logistics teams to align procurement and scheduling efforts.
• Monitor inventory levels and forecast material requirements to avoid shortages or overstock situations.
• Adjust schedules and orders as needed in response to changes in demand, delays, or supply chain disruptions.
• Track supplier performance metrics (on-time delivery, quality, responsiveness).
• Maintain accurate records of purchase orders, delivery dates, inventory levels, and supplier communications.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and applicable regulations.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives in sourcing, purchasing, and scheduling processes.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field (preferred).
• 2+ years of experience in purchasing, scheduling, or supply chain coordination.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Experience with production or delivery scheduling tools and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite).
• Excellent negotiation and communication abilities.
• Analytical and problem-solving mindset.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Background in Pest Control.
• Experience with MRP/ERP scheduling modules.
• Supply chain certifications (e.g., APICS CPIM, CIPS, CPSM).
• Familiarity with lean or just-in-time (JIT) manufacturing principles.