materials coordinator.

A client of ours in the construction industry located in Lexington, Kentucky is looking for a Materials Coordinator to join their team.  This position is responsible for overseeing procurement, inventory, and vendor management functions. The ideal candidate will be a key collaborator, ensuring that material costs align with project budgets.  This is a full-time permanent opportunity offering a competitive salary, benefits package and a flexible work-life balance.  

salary: $42,000 - $48,000 per year
shift: First
work hours: 8 AM - 5 PM
education: High School

Responsibilities

• Procurement and Sourcing: Source materials and finish supplies. Identify and implement cost reduction opportunities, such as bulk purchasing, discounts, and using alternative but equal materials.
  
  
• Vendor and Relationship Management: Build and maintain relationships with suppliers and outsource manufacturers. Negotiate favorable terms and discounts and track deliveries to ensure timely arrival.
  
  
• Inventory and Materials Control: Oversee inventory management and conduct regular audits. Forecast inventory needs for upcoming projects and report them to the Chief Financial Officer.
  
  
• Budgeting and Costing: Ensure that material costs align with project budgets and estimates. Provide front-end costing updates to estimators.
  
  
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with engineering, project managers, and the production team to ensure all material requirements for projects are fulfilled.
  
  
• Documentation and Record-Keeping: Place orders based on material takeoffs. Handle all returns or exchanges of materials. Create and maintain accurate records of purchases and inventory.
  
  
• Compliance and Client Requirements: Understand client requirements for industry-standard compliance and sustainability.
  
  

Skills

Materials Management

Vendor Management

Microsoft Excel

Purchasing/Procurement

Inventory

Sourcing

Ordering Supplies

Blueprint Reading

Material Takeoff

Construction

Qualifications

Years of experience: 1 year

Experience level: Entry Level

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This posting is open for thirty (30) days.