Buyer

Role- Supply Chain Coordinator (Remote)

Position Summary

The Supply Chain Coordinator role is responsible for executing transactional and follow-up activities that enable Buyer Planners to focus on strategic buying and supply continuity. This position plays a critical role in maintaining supplier communication, ensuring purchase order (PO) accuracy, and supporting material availability through proactive follow-ups and coordination.

Key Responsibilities

Purchase Order Management & Supplier Communication

Follow up on daily purchase orders (POs) to suppliers

Obtain and track PO confirmations to ensure alignment on:

Delivery dates

Quantities

Pricing

Escalate unconfirmed or delayed responses in a timely manner

Maintain accurate documentation of supplier commitments

Lead Time & Pricing Maintenance

Proactively request and update supplier lead times

Validate and communicate any changes in lead time to Buyer Planners

Gather and confirm updated pricing from suppliers as needed

Support data accuracy in ERP system (JDE)

Shortage Management & Expediting

Support Buyer Planners in managing material shortages

Proactively follow up with suppliers on past-due or at-risk orders

Expedite purchase orders based on production priorities

Provide clear status updates on critical parts

Kanban & Materials System Support

Create, update, and maintain Kanban cards as ad-hoc

Operational & Administrative Support

Support ad-hoc supply chain related activities

Maintain organized records of supplier communications

Assist with data cleanup, reporting, and system updates

Collaborate with Buyers, Production, and Planning teams

Qualifications

Required

High school diploma or equivalent (Associate’s or Bachelor’s preferred)

1–3 years of experience in supply chain, procurement, or manufacturing support roles

Strong communication and follow-up skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Preferred

Experience working with ERP systems (JDE preferred)

Understanding of Supply Chain, MRP, or Kanban systems

Experience working with suppliers in a manufacturing environment

Key Competencies

Attention to detail and accuracy

Strong sense of ownership and accountability

Proactive follow-up and urgency

Organizational and time management skills

Ability to work cross-functionally