Sika

Purchasing Coordinator

Gastonia, NC, United States · On-site · Full-time

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EmployerSika
LocationGastonia, NC, United States
Work styleOn-site
Employment typeFull-time
Employer posted4 days ago

Overview of the Role

The Purchasing Coordinator is responsible for coordinating purchasing and managing inventory of resins, raw materials, and other production supplies for the Sika Gastonia plant. This role works closely with suppliers, production, warehouse, and other internal teams to maintain appropriate inventory levels, support production schedules, and ensure materials are available when needed.

What We Are Looking For!

Purchase resins, raw materials, and other plant supplies in line with production needs and purchasing procedures.
Monitor inventory levels, usage, open orders, and projected requirements to help prevent shortages and excess inventory.
Create and manage purchase orders in SAP S/4HANA.
Track supplier confirmations, lead times, deliveries, and order changes; follow up on late or at-risk shipments.
Coordinate with production, planning, and warehouse teams to understand material requirements and resolve supply issues.
Maintain accurate purchasing and inventory information in SAP S/4HANA, including order and delivery records.
Communicate with suppliers about pricing, availability, specifications, delivery schedules, and order discrepancies.
Review purchasing and inventory reports, identify potential issues, and recommend appropriate actions.
Help resolve discrepancies involving purchase orders, receipts, invoices, or inventory records.
Support supplier performance reviews, cost-control efforts, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Follow company purchasing processes and applicable safety, quality, and recordkeeping requirements.

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What You Will Bring!

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business, Operations, or a related field.
Experience using SAP S/4HANA for purchasing, inventory, or related supply-chain processes.
Experience in purchasing, procurement, inventory control, or supply-chain coordination.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
Effective communication skills when working with suppliers and cross-functional teams.
Proficiency with spreadsheets and standard business software.
Experience purchasing or managing inventory for resins, chemicals, raw materials, or manufacturing supplies.
Familiarity with production planning, inventory replenishment, and supplier lead-time management.
Experience working in a manufacturing or plant environment.

Perks & Benefits

401k with Generous Company Match
Bonuses
Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
Paid Parental Leave
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Paid time off, paid holidays
Floating holidays + Paid Volunteer Time
Wellness/Fitness Reimbursements
Education Assistance
Professional Development Opportunities
Employee Referral Program & More!

Sika fosters a culture of entrepreneurship, empowering each individual to make decisions, learn from experiences, and shape their own career path. The safety and well-being of employees are top priorities at Sika, with a strong commitment to open communication and maintaining a safe workplace. In addition, Sika actively contributes to the community and promotes sustainability by giving back, minimizing environmental impact, and embracing social responsibility

Sika Corporation is committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals that apply. As an equal opportunity employer Sika will consider all qualified applicants without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, or other protected characteristics.

We offer competitive salaries, aligned with local market benchmarks and the specific scope and responsibilities of each role. Compensation is determined based skills relevant to the position, education and/or training. We are committed to fair and equitable pay practices in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

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