Supplier Engagement & ERP Purchasing Coordinator

A day in the life

You start your morning by opening vendor replies and logging into the E2 ERP system. A quick scan shows which purchase orders are open, which are past due, and which still sit in “To Be Confirmed” status. You reach out to suppliers, confirm delivery commitments, input new dates into E2, and flag anything that could affect production. Throughout the day you partner with the Purchasing Agent and leadership to escalate critical shortages, then circle back to internal teams with clear delivery expectations so everyone stays aligned.

The role

This position provides hands-on support to the purchasing function. Your mission is to tighten our purchase order process by proactively communicating with suppliers, maintaining accurate confirmations, and keeping our ERP data current—so operations have what they need, when they need it.

What you'll do

• Proactively contact suppliers about open, past due, and pending purchase orders.
• Capture and record updated delivery dates and order status details.
• Enter confirmations and delivery commitments in the E2 ERP system with precision.
• Help drive down the backlog of Past Due and To Be Confirmed purchase orders.
• Track vendor responses and escalate critical shortages or delivery risks to the Purchasing Agent or leadership.
• Share clear, timely updates with internal departments about vendor delivery expectations and order status.
• Keep purchasing records clean and consistent; safeguard ERP data integrity.
• Assist with purchase order acknowledgments and order confirmations.
• Verify supplier-provided information and ensure all changes are reflected in system records.
• Support general purchasing activities, including administrative and reporting tasks.
• Take on other related duties as assigned to meet business and operational needs.

What makes you successful

Required

• 1–3 years of administrative, purchasing, customer service, supply chain, or manufacturing support experience preferred.
• Exceptional organization and follow-up abilities.
• Confident using Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and standard business applications.
• Clear, professional communication with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Comfort managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

Preferred

• Experience with ERP platforms such as E2.
• Background in purchasing, procurement, inventory, or supply chain support.
• Hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment.

How you'll be measured

• Prompt follow-up on assigned supplier purchase orders.
• Reduction in Past Due purchase orders.
• Reduction in To Be Confirmed purchase orders.
• Accurate, timely E2 updates.
• Effective communication of supplier delivery commitments to internal stakeholders.

Where this role fits

This is a tactical purchasing support role centered on supplier follow-up and ERP data maintenance. You’ll work closely with the Purchasing Agent and leadership team to strengthen purchase order visibility and keep production running without interruption.