Johnson Service Group, a nationally award-winning staffing firm, has an immediate opportunity for a Purchasing Coordinator for a global medical device client in Auburn, MA

 Contract | 100% Onsite | $24 - $30/Hr. depending on qualifications. 

Summary:   The Purchasing Coordinator is responsible for providing purchasing services across various locations. This role supports business colleagues throughout the purchasing process, interacts with external suppliers for indirect spend categories, resolves discrepancies, ensures continuity of supply, and maintains quality standards. The coordinator also focuses on achieving year-over-year savings, oversees supplier enrollment, manages vendor master data in SAP, and runs periodic reports to monitor key purchasing activities.

Key Responsibilities                Provide procurement services and oversight for expense and capital purchases. Promptly process manual purchase requisitions from other departments convert to purchase orders and communicate to suppliers and other involved stakeholders. Track Vendor acknowledgements; update purchase orders information as needed, price, delivery etc. Initiate master data changes to source list and Info records Monitor inventory levels and initiate replenishment orders for assigned products and material groups. Follow up with suppliers to ensure service levels are achieved Collaborate with accounts payable, receiving, and suppliers to research and resolve invoice issues. Direct supplier activities using established procedures and protocols and develop and improve processes. Support sourcing initiatives for new suppliers, products, and services. Collaborate on cost saving projects through analysis of product specifications, volume activity, service requirements, delivery, payment terms. Make recommendations for change. Partner with internal business users to establish product specifications and identify qualified suppliers that provide the best value. Collaborate in continuous improvement projects that impact your responsibilities. Train business users on procurement processes including: Purchase requisition creation and approval process. New product development and process. Supplier enrollment process. Skills/Experience 3-5 years of experience in purchasing or related role with Indirect or Direct materials or services High School Diploma required; some college coursework preferred. Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel is required. Working Knowledge of SAP is desirable. Experience as a supply chain analyst: experience with excel, Tableau or related systems, knowledge of ISO 13485 standards a plus. Enjoys working with others to solve problems and improve processes, helpful but instructive disposition, experience in the medical device industry helpful. Strong analytical and organizational skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Accuracy and attention to detail. Must be motivated, detailed orientated and organized to perform duties in a timely manner and adhere to guidelines and established timeframes. #D800

JSG offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance options, short-term disability, 401(k), weekly pay, and more. Johnson Service Group (JSG) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. JSG provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.