Purchasing ExpeditorAs a Purchasing Expeditor, you will be responsible for supporting uninterrupted production by actively managing supplier open purchase orders for direct and indirect materials. Your primary duties will involve obtaining purchase order confirmations, expediting late or at-risk material, and maintaining accurate promise dates in Oracle. You will serve as the primary execution-level contact between suppliers, buyers, inventory control, and the production floor.This role is focused on supplier execution, order follow-up, and system accuracy to ensure material availability aligns with production demand.
By owning supplier open order management and expediting activities, the Material Expeditor plays a key role in reducing shortages and protecting production schedules.ResponsibilitiesManage supplier open purchase orders for direct materials supporting production demandObtain and maintain purchase order acknowledgements and confirmations from suppliersExpedite late or at-risk materials and coordinate recovery actionsMaintain accurate promise dates, quantities, and notes within OracleMonitor shortage and exception reports impacting productionCommunicate material risks and recovery plans to production, inventory control, and buyersEscalate chronic supplier or delivery issues to leadershipSupport resolution of shipping and delivery issuesEnsure compliance with company policies and ethical standardsRequirementsStrong organizational skills and attention to detailAbility to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environmentStrong written and verbal communication skillsWorking knowledge of Microsoft OfficeExperience with ERP systems (Oracle preferred)Education and ExperienceRequired: High School Diploma or equivalentPreferred: Prior experience in material coordination, expediting, or purchasing support is preferred.Working ConditionsOffice and factory environment. Safety glasses required on the factory floor. Some overtime may be required.
Location: Onsite, Fairport, NY.