Purchasing Coordinator - Job Description
Job Summary
The Purchasing Coordinator plays a critical role in ensuring Columbia Cabinets maintains a reliable, cost-effective, and scalable supply chain. This mid-management position collaborates closely with senior leadership to execute purchasing strategies, maintain inventory accuracy, support production requirements, and drive continuous improvement across procurement and inventory functions.
The role provides leadership and support to purchasing and inventory team members while balancing strategic supplier management with daily operational execution. Success in this position requires strong analytical ability, attention to detail, relationship management skills, and a commitment to Columbia's values of service, integrity, quality, and continuous improvement.
Core Duties and Responsibilities:
- Execute Columbia's purchasing strategy in alignment with organizational objectives.
- Source, negotiate, and procure materials, components, and services required for manufacturing operations.
- Oversee inventory planning and replenishment activities to support production schedules.
- Provide day-to-day leadership and support to purchasing and inventory team members.
- Work closely with Production, Scheduling, Engineering, Finance, and Senior Leadership.
- Support new product introductions and supplier transitions.
- Develop and maintain purchasing and inventory KPIs.
- Support ERP system improvements and data integrity initiatives.
Skills & Experience
- 3–7+ years of purchasing, procurement, inventory, or supply chain experience.
- Manufacturing experience preferred with wood/cabinetry as a major benefit.
- Previous leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
- Strong understanding of purchasing, inventory control, and supply chain principles.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Excel.
- Strong communication skills and willingness to collaborate across teams
Pay: $65,000.00-$80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Disability insurance
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care
Application question(s):
- What do you believe would make you stand out as an exceptional fit for this role?
- Have you worked in a manufacturing environment? If so, what kind?
- Do you have experience in the woodworking industry?
Experience:
- Purchasing: 3 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person
