Procurement Coordinator
Gurnee, IL - USA
Job Summary
As a Procurement Coordinator you will play a key role in supporting procurement operations and cross-functional business activities to ensure materials services and resources are available when and where they are needed. This position provides administrative and operational support to the Procurement team while partnering with multiple departments to drive efficient purchasing processes inventory accuracy equipment maintenance coordination facility initiatives and operational continuity.
- Support procurement activities by preparing and issuing Requests for Quotation (RFQs) and organizing supplier quotations for review and analysis.
- Assist procurement team members with purchasing activities to support customer sales repair and operational requirements.
- Create process and maintain purchase orders for direct materials indirect materials tooling maintenance repair services and other business needs.
- Support Bill of Materials (BOM) purchasing activities to ensure timely availability of required components.
- Maintain inventory-related data and assist with inventory management initiatives to support operational objectives.
- Provide administrative and transactional support to Procurement Buyers including data entry supplier information maintenance pricing updates virtual inventory management and system record accuracy.
- Coordinate equipment and machine maintenance service requests in partnership with production leadership and service providers.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders across manufacturing operations facilities shipping and receiving and other functional teams to support business initiatives and continuous improvement projects.
- Assist in the planning and coordination of company events and facility-related improvement activities.
- Provide backup support for shipping and receiving operations as required.
- Gather and analyze information to support procurement decisions recommendations and special projects.
- Ensure compliance with company policies procurement procedures quality standards and applicable business requirements.
- Participate in continuous improvement activities that enhance efficiency service levels and operational effectiveness.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously.
- Ability to analyze information exercise sound judgment and make recommendations based on available data.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective working relationships across all levels of the organization.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Customer-focused mindset with the ability to provide responsive support to internal stakeholders.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
- Ability to work independently while contributing as an engaged team member.
- Solutions-oriented approach with a willingness to learn and continuously improve.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and adapt to changing business needs.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Excel Word and Outlook.
- Experience with ERP systems and account management databases preferred; Epicor experience is a plus.
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Associate degree in Business Supply Chain Operations or a related field preferred.
- Previous experience in purchasing procurement inventory management customer service or administrative support preferred.
- Manufacturing environment experience is a plus.
Along with growth stability and the opportunity to be challenged Jabil offers a competitive benefits package that includes:
- Medical Dental Prescription Drug and Vision Insurance with HRA and HSA options
- 401(k) Match
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Life AD&D and Disability Insurance
- Commuter Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Pet Insurance
- Adoption Assistance
- Annual Merit Increases
- Community Volunteer Opportunities
Jabil may use artificial intelligence (AI) in connection with various aspects of its recruitment and hiring functions. If and when AI is used Jabil ensures that its use of AI would not have the effect of subjecting employees to discrimination on the basis of protected classes.BE AWARE OF FRAUD: When applying for a job at Jabil you will be contacted via correspondence through our official job portal with a e-mail address; direct phone call from a member of the Jabil team; or direct e-mail with a e-mail address. Jabil does not request payments for interviews or at any other point during the hiring process. Jabil will not ask for your personal identifying information such as a social security number birth certificate financial institution drivers license number or passport information over the phone or via e-mail. If you believe you are a victim of identity theft contact the Federal Bureau of Investigations internet crime hotline () the Federal Trade Commission identity theft hotline () and/or your local police department. Any scam job listings should be reported to whatever website it was posted in.
Jabil including its subsidiaries is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race color religion national origin sex sexual orientation gender identity age disability genetic information veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
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About Company
At Jabil we strive to be the most technologically advanced and trusted manufacturing solutions provider.