Purchasing and Warehouse Coordinator

Job Responsibilities

• Work closely with the engineering group and the plants to complete capital projects safely, on time and within budget.
• Prepare and execute competitive bid packages for approximately $50 million in Capital Spend. Analyze results, establish terms and conditions in conjunction with legal and summarize for evaluation and award to vendors/contractors.
• Track and expedite orders as necessary.
• Solicit budgetary quotes for equipment and services for projects as needed.
• Issue Purchase Orders other inquiries within our ERP system or through external formats.
• Incorporate negotiation strategies to achieve the most competitive position for Koppers.
• Work with the plants to establish qualified and competitive contractors.
• Work with the plants to establish qualified and competitive vendors to supply MRO and other indirect supply items.
• Support supplier performance and development initiatives to ensure quality, on-time delivery, and cost adherence.
• Analyze common spend at various locations for potential combined spend to drive down costs.
• Work on strategic initiatives including Sustainability, Diversity and streamlining the Purchasing system.
• Serves as backs up to warehouse personnel as needed, specifically for "indirect procurement" of spare parts and other supporting spare parts and equipment
• Ensure compliance with Responsible Care requirements.
• Shipping and receiving functions that include driving a forklift.
• Stock and pick spare parts and literature inventory.
• Preparation, shipping of industry show booth displays, materials, etc.
• Mix and handle hazardous chemicals (acids, bases, etc.) for Quality Control Supplies.
• Process and ship customer orders using computerized inventory and shipping systems.
• Assist with inventory management/control.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or other related field from an accredited College or University.
• 2-4 years of experience in the business, purchasing, supply chain
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft.
• Financial skills and working knowledge of basic accounting principles.
• Excellent planning, organizing and analytical skills.

Koppers Inc. and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other category or characteristic protected by federal law, state, or local law.