Job Description
PURCHASING COORDINATOR
Lubbock, TX | Full-Time | Monday–Friday
Snelling is seeking an experienced Purchasing Coordinator for a well-established Lubbock manufacturing company. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented purchasing professional with experience in procurement, supply chain, inventory, and manufacturing operations.
The Purchasing Coordinator will manage purchase orders, work directly with domestic and international suppliers, monitor inventory needs, track shipments, and help ensure materials arrive accurately and on time to support production.
RESPONSIBILITIES
•Create, review, maintain, and track purchase orders
•Coordinate purchasing needs using MRP, forecasts, inventory levels, and production demand
•Communicate with domestic and international suppliers regarding pricing, availability, shipping, and delivery
•Obtain and compare supplier quotes and maintain supplier pricing
•Monitor order status and expedite materials when necessary
•Track supplier shipments and resolve delivery or order discrepancies
•Review and resolve supplier invoice discrepancies
•Maintain accurate purchasing, inventory, and shipping documentation
•Monitor supply levels and purchase maintenance, repair, and operating supplies
•Provide purchasing updates to production and management
QUALIFICATIONS
•3–5 years of purchasing/procurement experience
•Manufacturing or industrial purchasing experience strongly preferred
•Experience with MRP systems, inventory planning, and purchase orders
•Knowledge of metals, alloys, castings, or manufactured components is a plus
•Strong supplier communication and negotiation skills
•Excellent organization, accuracy, and attention to detail
•Strong problem-solving and time-management skills
•Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel and Outlook
•High school diploma required; college degree preferred
APPLY TODAY
If you have experience in Purchasing, Procurement, Supply Chain, MRP, Inventory Management, Buyer/Purchasing, Vendor Management, or Manufacturing, apply today for immediate consideration.
Questions? Contact Nicole Sharp at (806) 797-3281.
ABOUT SNELLING
Locally owned and operated in Lubbock since 1967, Snelling has spent decades connecting exceptional professionals with outstanding career opportunities throughout the Lubbock area.
When you work with Snelling, you gain a local recruiting partner who understands the market, knows our clients, and can help you determine whether an opportunity is the right next move for your career.
Our Commitment to Fair Hiring:
HireQuest does not discriminate on the basis of Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or other legally protected group status in making hiring or employment decisions.
We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, industries, and abilities to join our team. HireQuest is a global workforce solutions provider offering everything from on-demand staffing to executive recruiting through our core brands: HireQuest Direct, MRINetwork, Snelling, and TradeCorp. Recognized by SIA as one of the “Largest Staffing Firms” and “Fastest Growing Staffing Firms,” we take pride in building inclusive teams. To ensure every applicant has a positive experience, our hiring and interview process is designed to meet diverse needs. If you require a reasonable accommodation during your application or interview, please contact [email protected].