Procurement Coordinator

About The RoleThe Procurement Coordinator has the primary responsibility of ensuring material availability to support the customer orders. Other responsibilities include managing inventory levels, supporting material/product level revisions, interacting/coordinating with suppliers on a variety of topics, and supporting other business functions as required.Location: Virginia Beach, VAWhat You’ll Do Expedite or defer orders as required based on schedule/inventory changes. Place purchase orders with suppliers for the procurement of production material as required by forecast and the production schedule. Monitor status of open purchase orders to ensure on-time delivery of all materials, including timely resolution, communication, and mitigation of future potential problems. Setup & maintain material master system planning parameters (MOQ, lead time, safety stocks).Ensure and promote compliance to Company and Procurement policies and procedures. Compare available goods with industry trends to determine appropriate pricing. Liaise with suppliers and project managers regarding updates and details of goods. Monitor inventory to ensure the flow of goods remains positive. Coordinate material flows throughout product/BOM changes, obsolescence, and the introduction of new suppliers and/or materials due to new product development. Manage and resolve issues regarding PO to invoice discrepancies, returns and quality problems with suppliers. Provide back-up support for supply chain functions including shipping, receiving, material handling and other duties as assigned. What You BringEducation & Experience BS/BA in Supply Chain, Business, Logistics OR High School Diploma or GED and 5 years of related experience2-5 years of experience in a buyer/planner/material scheduler role working for a direct manufacturer Skills & Abilities Expert applied knowledge of forecasting, ERP, transportation, supply chain, inventory management and warehousing disciplines. Proficient with MS Office suite – advanced skills with MS Excel. Strong sense of urgency & attention to detail. Excellent organization, communication, and follow-up skills. Able to influence others & manage conflict. Ability to self-direct and take constructive action in ambiguous situations. Extremely high standards of excellence. Analytical with a methodical approach to problem solving. Experience establishing and employing demand-pull material planning methods Why HaulotteAt Haulotte, we’re more than an equipment manufacturer — we’re innovators, problem solvers, and partners to our customers. We offer:MedicalDental Vision Short Term/Long Term Disability & AD&DLife Insurance401kVacation SickHolidaysHaulotte US Inc is an EEO organization. **