Admin- Purchasing Coordinator - Columbus, IN

Work Location

8251 International Dr,

Columbus

Indiana

47201

, United States

Pay Type

Salaried

Job Description

NTN DRIVESHAFT, INC.

Job Title : Purchasing Coordinator

Department : Purchasing

Reports To : Director of Supply Chain

Location : Administrative Building - Columbus, Indiana

POSITION SUMMARY

NTN Driveshaft, Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Purchasing Coordinator to support the procurement of both direct and indirect materials. This role manages supplier information, issues and maintains purchase orders, supports cost and compliance initiatives, and ensures timely delivery of production-critical materials. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, ERP experience, and the ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced automotive manufacturing environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Source and purchase direct and indirect materials to support production and facility needs.
• Issue, manage, and track purchase orders (POs) and purchase requisitions (PRs) in alignment with production schedules and inventory targets.
• Maintain and audit supplier price files, catalogs, and annual compliance documents.
• Coordinate with Production Control, Engineering, Quality, Receiving, and Accounting to resolve delivery, quality, or pricing discrepancies.
• Monitor supplier performance and participate in supplier audits, onboarding, and scorecard reporting.
• Analyze market trends, supplier capabilities, and material costs to support negotiations and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Prepare reports, scorecards, and special studies as requested by the Director or Manager.
• Ensure ERP system accuracy and maintain detailed procurement records.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

Requirements

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

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