Purchasing Coordinator

Job Title: Purchasing Coordinator
FLSA Status: FT

Hourly : $ 25-$30

Reports to: Project Coordinator

About Frain:

Frain is the largest supplier of plug and play packaging equipment. Frain serves as a gap solution by providing 40 years’ experience with packaging/processing equipment, line coordination, integration, and setup while providing viable finance options making things affordable for the CPG, food, health & beauty, manufacturing, and contract packaging industries.

Job Summary

The Purchasing coordinator is responsible for managing the purchase of products and services for the company. It is their responsibility to assess vendors, and place orders for products and projects.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

· Develop profitable & timely purchasing strategies to meet production demands.

· Analyze usage trends, sets stock re-order levels and minimum/maximum stock levels.

· Maintain computerized, manual files, and purchasing records for the purpose of inventory, equipment repairs and cost.

· Order and receive inventory, parts, supplies and equipment.

· Manage relationships with key suppliers and OEMs.

· Contact vendors and resolves inconsistencies in pricings, core changes, restocking charges, receipts, delivery charges, warranties, and quality issues with vendors.

· Work with shop personnel to determine needs for each project on shop floor.

Key Competencies:

· Energetic

· Prioritizing

· Accountability

. Communication

· Decision Making

.Responsibility

Education:

High School Diploma and prior related experience required; Associate Degree preferred.

Work Experience and/or Skills:

. 2 to 3 years of related documented experience in a new equipment manufacturing environment.

· Team player

· Comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment

· Enthusiastic learner

. Adapt to changes on short notice

· Possess a “Can Do” attitude

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

· Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

· Ability to utilize an inventory management system
. Highly organized and detail oriented

Physical Requirements:

· The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

· Prolonged periods of standing, walking, and sitting

· Must be able to move and lift up to 50 pounds at a time.

Work Environment:

· Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

· Moderate working conditions

· Exposure to variable noise levels

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Carol Stream, IL 60188: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: One location