Purchasing Coordinator

Hydro in North America • Greenville, North Carolina • 6d ago

Hydro Aluminium Metal is a leading supplier of extrusion ingots, sheet ingots, foundry alloys, wire rods, and high-purity aluminium, with a global production network of around 6,000 employees. With primary metal production facilities in Europe, Canada, Australia, Brazil, and Qatar, and recycling facilities throughout Europe and the U.S., two-thirds of our primary aluminium production is based on renewable energy.

Job Title: Purchasing Coordinator

Job Summary

The Purchasing Coordinator plays a critical role in supporting plant reliability and safety by ensuring the timely availability of production, maintenance, and critical spare parts. This position is responsible for purchasing activities, inventory accuracy, and parts warehouse management to prevent equipment downtime and operational disruptions. Safety is the highest priority, and all work is performed in accordance with Hydro’s Health, Environment, and Safety (HES) standards.

What You Will Be Doing

Put safety first in all purchasing and warehouse activities, maintaining compliance with Hydro HES, OSHA, and internal standards

Create, manage, and follow up on purchase orders to ensure materials are delivered on time and in full

Proactively manage open orders and communicate with suppliers to resolve delays or discrepancies

Partner closely with Maintenance, Production, and Finance teams to align purchasing priorities with operational needs

Maintain an organized, accurate, and safe parts warehouse environment

Perform cycle counts and inventory reviews to ensure data accuracy and integrity

Establish, validate, and continuously improve reorder points (ROP) and minimum order quantities (MOQ)

Identify and maintain appropriate inventory levels for critical spare parts to prevent downtime

Validate maintenance work orders and SAP transactions to ensure accurate issuance and return of materials

Utilize SAP for purchasing, inventory management, goods receipt, and reporting

Support continuous improvement initiatives within purchasing, inventory control, and warehouse operations

What Will Make You Successful

Previous purchasing and/or inventory experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment

Strong understanding of inventory control principles, including ROP, MOQ, and cycle counting

Proven ability to manage open purchase orders and supplier follow‑up

Experience working with warehouse operations and material handling practices

SAP experience strongly preferred

Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word)

Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities

High attention to detail and accuracy

Proactive mindset with a strong sense of ownership and accountability

Clear, professional communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams

Ability to work in both office and plant/warehouse environments and lift up to 50 lbs

What We Offer You

Hydro provides competitive pay, exceptional benefits, and a strong people‑centered culture.

A clean, safety‑focused facility with a team‑oriented culture

Pay is dependent upon experience

Health benefits begin your first day of employment (medical, dental, vision)

401(k) with 6% company match

Gym membership reimbursement

Stable, full‑time employment with global company backing

Opportunities for technical training, professional growth, and internal advancement

Equal opportunities

Hydro in North America is an Equal Opportunity Employer where all phases of employment are based strictly upon the qualifications of the individual as related to the work requirements of the position. This policy is applied without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, marital status or any other category protected by law. We strive to provide equal opportunities for all to contribute and succeed with us. Apply before: 04/25/2026.

If you need an accommodation in order to complete the application, please contact Hydro Recruiting via email atrecruiting.north.america@hydro.com

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