Assistant Material Coordinator

Description

• Send material lists out for pricing and select vendors based on pricing, availability, and service
• Develop and maintain a good relationship with all supplier partners
• Create a manifest for material to be plated and schedule plating
• Maintain a log of vendor contacts for specialty materials purchases
• Create and review standard operating procedures for department processes as required
• Monitor Smartsheet, Stratus, and email daily for new shop material requests
• Actively communicate issues with shop superintendents, project teams, vendors, Purchasing Manager, and VP of Manufacturing & Logistics
• Communicate updates on backorders with shop superintendents and project teams
• Assist with execution and troubleshooting of department process improvement projects
• Write purchase orders and oversee order releases to vendors
• Perform material takeoffs as required for Logistics sales and FCI orders
• Abide by all Safety policies, including participation in flex and stretch and other safety activities along with shop employees
• Coordinate material delivery with shop superintendents and vendors
• Research and resolve invoice and purchase order discrepancies
• Confirm material shipments with shop crews and follow up with vendors on correcting safety or quality issues
• Assist with periodic supplier performance reviews with key suppliers
• Review and correct the mechanical piping and plumbing bill of materials. Clarify discrepancies with the project team
• Review stock and order additional fabrication assemblies on sales purchase orders
• Research sourcing and set up new vendors for specialty material orders
• Maintain backorder tracking log and follow up on overdue orders to ensure delivery
• Resolve vendor issues as required

Requirements

• Ability to take on additional responsibilities as needed, as well as determine and manage priorities with minimal guidance
• Ability to respond quickly to changing customer demands
• Ability to use time productively, maximize efficiency, and meet challenging work goals
• At least 5 years of mechanical piping or
• Effective interpersonal and teamwork skills with internal and external customers
• Professional appearance and demeanor
• Computer skills, including PC experience in Windows environments with a working knowledge of spreadsheets, e-mail, and web-based applications
• Proficient in Smartsheet
• Self-motivated and team-oriented
• Ability to access, analyze, and act to resolve daily and ongoing issues
• Ability to maintain attention to detail while completing multiple or repetitive tasks accurately and on time
• Must have an exceptional work ethic and demonstrate the highest standard of conduct and integrity, while upholding company values
• Knowledge of pipe, valves, and fittings, and
• Proficient in Excel and Word
• Required to lift up to 50 lbs
• Ability to initiate process improvements
• Effective and professional communication skills
• At least 2 years of purchasing experience

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance