Position Summary

Koester Corporation is seeking a Purchasing Specialist to become the primary purchasing resource for our Industrial Controls Department.

This position is responsible for purchasing materials accurately, competitively, and on schedule to support customer projects and manufacturing. The purchaser will use customer BOMs, drawings, quotations, and information from the Account Managers and Control Panel Estimator to determine purchasing requirements.

The successful candidate does not need to be an electrical controls expert. The ability to follow technical information, ask good questions, communicate with suppliers, and make sure the right materials are purchased and delivered on time is more significant.

Primary Responsibilities

Purchasing

• Review customer Bills of Material (BOMs), electrical schematics, drawings, and specifications to determine purchasing requirements.
• Purchase electrical, mechanical, and control-panel components from qualified suppliers.
• Obtain competitive pricing while considering cost, quality, availability, and delivery.




• Create and manage Purchase Orders through the Traverse ERP system.
• Verify purchase orders against BOMs, quotes, and project requirements.
• Monitor supplier acknowledgments, confirmations, and delivery dates.
• Research alternative products, manufacturers, and suppliers when appropriate.
• Work with vendors to resolve pricing, availability, quality, and delivery issues.
• Maintain appropriate wire inventory and purchase shop supplies for the Industrial Controls Department.
• Maintain accurate purchasing information and documentation within the ERP system.
• Develop productive relationships with key suppliers and vendors.
• Look for opportunities to reduce material costs while maintaining required quality and delivery.

Material & Delivery Coordination

• Expedite materials when necessary to support manufacturing schedules.
• Identify potential material shortages or delivery issues before they affect pr

📌 Purchasing Specialist – Industrial Controls (Indus River)
🏢 Koester
📍 Indus River