Purchasing Coordinator at LAKE CABLE, LLC – Elkhart, Indiana

What would you say to a career that helps keep the world working? One where you take an active role in an industry that literally makes daily life possible for people and businesses alike? Where the rewards and opportunities for growth are as great as your ambition? Then Lake Cable is looking for you.

For more than a quarter century, Lake Cable has been a leading manufacturer of low voltage, industrial power, utility, custom OEM and broadcast-quality cables, all 100% produced in the United States. Thanks to a shared passion and commitment to our customers, we deliver the finest quality products, engineered to exacting specifications. BETTER. SMARTER. FASTER.

Headquartered in Bensenville, IL with over 450 employees and five facilities in the Midwest, Lake Cable is a privately-owned family business. That spirit of family inspires a culture where the success of every team member is a top priority, with competitive benefits and paths to advancement. Our richly diverse team is also committed to sustainability, community involvement, and ethical business practices. Because we believe it’s the only way to do business.

If you’re ready for a leap forward, we should talk. Lake Cable. When Delivery Matters…

Position Overview

The Purchasing Coordinator assists our procurement department to obtain supplies at a fair price. The Purchasing Coordinator will contact vendors to acquire quotes for goods, process contracts and invoices, and communicate with trucking companies to ensure products are delivered within the designated timeframe. The Purchasing Coordinator will also be responsible for entering items ordered and received into our inventory management system and making sure invoices are paid on time.

Essential Functions:

• Perform weekly inventory of supplies and identify purchasing needs for non-maintenance items
• Participate in quarterly and yearly inventories
• Research potential vendors
• Obtain missing packing slips and/or invoices from vendors
• Work with division controller and accounting assistant on special projects/jobs
• Backup parts clerk
• Track and monitor purchases, from initial order to delivery and/or not invoiced
• Update internal databases with order details (dates, vendors, quantities, discounts)
• Conduct market research to identify pricing trends
• Evaluate offers from current and potential vendors and negotiate better prices
• Build relationships with current and new vendors
• Prepare cost analyses
• Prepare monthly reports listing all purchases, returns and related costs
• Maintain and update records of invoices, contracts and all vendor information
• Catalog and maintain master list of plant supplies and office supplies
• Work with receiving and accounts payable on open items
• Monitor open PO receipts report
• Follow up with suppliers, as needed, to confirm or change orders
• Liaise with warehouse staff to ensure all products arrive in good condition.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Good understanding of supply chain procedures
• Hands-on experience with purchasing software
• Advanced knowledge of MS Excel
• Knowledge of market research
• Strong communication skills
• Solid organizational skills

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED certificate
• Associate or bachelor’s in Logistics, Business Administration or relevant field preferred
• 1+ years of experience in purchasing, procurement, or other administrative roles
• Willingness to work additional hours as needed

Benefits

• Paid time off
• 401(k) match
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance (company paid)
• Voluntary Life/AD&D
• Voluntary Life/AD&D (child)
• Short-term disability (company paid)
• Long-term disability (company paid)
• Accident Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Tuition reimbursement
• Referral program
• Production bonus
• Competitive pay