Purchasing Coordinator - Florence, KY

With over $2B in revenue, 80+ manufacturing facilities across 6 continents and over 9,000 employees worldwide, Signode is a leading manufacturer of a broad spectrum of transit packaging consumables, tools, software, and equipment that optimize end-of-line packaging operations and protect products in transit. Signode brings this extensive product portfolio together under hundreds of trusted brands to offer complete transit packaging solutions to its customers.

We produce strap, stretch and protective packaging. We also manufacture packaging tools and equipment used to apply the bulk packaging materials. These commercial packaging products are used to pack, bundle, unitize, protect, and secure goods during warehousing and transit. Our company is a pioneer in the industrial packaging sector with a long history of customer-focused innovations in materials, processes and automation technology that have revolutionized the sector.

Headquartered in Tampa, Florida, we are proud to be the Transit Packaging Division of Crown Holdings, Inc. We are excited to go to market as Signode and to share the portfolio of products, services and capabilities that make us the world’s premier end-of-line packaging company.

Benefits:

Signode offers a comprehensive benefits package to full-time employees, which includes health, dental, vision, 401k, paid time off, life insurance, wellness perks, and more. Benefits begin the month following the hire date.

Salary:

$24-$26/hr

Summary:

The Purchasing Coordinator plays a critical role in the procurement process, specializing in the efficient processing of Purchase Orders to ensure the timely acquisition of necessary parts. This position requires meticulous attention to detail, effective communication with suppliers, and collaboration with internal teams to meet organizational needs.

Essential Functions:

• Initiate, review, and process purchase orders in accordance with established procedures.
• Verify the accuracy of order details, including quantities, specifications, and delivery dates
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with suppliers to ensure on-time deliveries and promptly address any issues.
• Identify and evaluate potential new suppliers, negotiating terms and conditions for advantageous agreements.
• Coordinate with suppliers to ensure the timely fulfillment of purchase orders.
• Monitor order statuses and proactively address any delays or discrepancies.
• Collaborate with various departments to understand their parts needs and priorities.
• Communicate effectively with suppliers to address inquiries, resolve issues, and ensure compliance with contractual agreements.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of purchase orders, contracts, and supplier agreements. • Ensure compliance with relevant policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure that purchased items meet quality standards.
• Address quality issues with suppliers and facilitate returns or replacements when necessary.
• Analyze costs associated with purchasing, identifying areas for cost reduction and process improvement.
• Provide regular reports on purchasing metrics and cost savings

Education:

High School Diploma or GED.

Experience:

• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, or a related role.
• Familiarity with purchasing software and systems.
• Experience utilizing Microdoft Excel. 

Functional Success Drivers:

These competencies are what we require for an individual to be successful in this role.

• Analytical Skills
• Adaptability
• Detail Oriented
• Communication (Oral & Written)
• Team Building
• Results Oriented

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities.

The Company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the Company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the Company may deem appropriate.

Signode Industrial Group, LLC is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.