Purchase Coordinator

**Position Description:** Support the day-to-day operational needs of OEM's Design Studio and Fabrication teams by utilizing purchasing tools to obtain required materials and consumable items. Serve as a key point of contact between internal customers and external partners to obtain the resources and support needed to carry out their work. **Position Duties:** * Facilitate purchase orders for Design Studios and Fabrication needs utilizing the Ariba purchasing system. * Author and oversee blanket purchase (not-to-exceed value) orders for recurring departmental needs * Manage "Ops Store" functions including order fulfillment, inventory control, distribution, and product mix * Lead ordering activities to support departmental needs utilizing FAB card purchasing * Manage recycled parts requests to support Design Studios and Fabrication needs * Prepare capital project requests in accordance with applicable safety, environmental, and budget requirements * Lead ordering activities to obtain the required parts for Design Studios and Fabrication properties through dealer channels Lead ordering activities through GPIRS to support Design Studios and Fabrication models * Reconcile monthly expenditures across all Design Studios and Fabrication purchasing systems * Forecast and manage materials for Design Studio and Fabrication Serve as the primary contact for Design Studio and Fabrication on matters involving the Corporate Safety Office * Maintain departmental records, including toxic-substance documentation (TOX/MSDS), safety training records, and required protocols * Coordinate facilities-related requests with OEM Land and Trades Lead community service and donation efforts for Design Studios and Fabrication **Skills Required:** Communications, Operations Management, Business Analysis **Experience Required:** * Experience in business, communications, operations, or a related area * Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills * Well organized with the ability to work with minimal supervision * Proficiency with Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, and Excel * Familiarity with internet-based tools and the ability to use approved AI tools in accordance with company policies * Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment **Experience Preferred:** Familiarity with Design Studio and Fabrication processes **Education Required:** Bachelor's Degree **Education Preferred:** Bachelor's Degree in Business or Communications **Additional Information:** Position is fully onsite **Use of AI Technology:** Unless expressly authorized in the interview/skill set validation instructions, candidates may not use AI tools or other third-party assistance during an interview or assessment to generate or provide substantive answers to interview questions. Candidates should answer organically in their own words, drawing on their own knowledge, skills, and experience. Failure to adhere to these expectations may result in the candidate being removed from consideration.