Job Title: Purchasing & Operations Coordinator
Location: Dearborn, Michigan (Onsite)
Contract: 1 year with possible extension
Compensation: $30/hr W2
Position Summary
The Business Operations / Purchasing Coordinator will support the day-to-day operational needs of Ford’s Design Studio and Fabrication teams by managing purchasing activities, materials, inventory, and departmental resources. This individual will serve as a key point of contact between internal teams and external partners to ensure materials, parts, services, and operational support are available when needed.
The ideal candidate is highly organized, adaptable, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
Key Responsibilities
- Facilitate purchase orders for Design Studio and Fabrication needs using the Ariba purchasing system.
- Create and manage blanket purchase orders / not-to-exceed (NTE) value orders for recurring departmental needs.
- Manage Ops Store operations, including order fulfillment, inventory control, product distribution, and product mix.
- Lead purchasing activities using FAB card purchasing to support departmental requirements.
- Coordinate recycled parts requests for Design Studio and Fabrication needs.
- Prepare capital project requests in accordance with applicable safety, environmental, and budget requirements.
- Coordinate the ordering of required parts for Design Studio and Fabrication properties through dealer channels.
- Manage ordering activities through GPIRS to support Design Studio and Fabrication models.
- Reconcile monthly expenditures across Design Studio and Fabrication purchasing systems.
- Forecast and manage materials required to support Design Studio and Fabrication operations.
- Serve as the primary departmental contact for matters involving the Corporate Safety Office.
- Maintain departmental documentation, including TOX/MSDS records, safety training records, and required protocols.
- Coordinate facilities-related requests with Ford Land and Trades.
- Lead community service and donation initiatives for the Design Studio and Fabrication organizations.
- Build and maintain effective working relationships with internal customers, suppliers, and external partners.
Required Qualifications
- Experience in business, communications, operations, or a related field.
- Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to work independently and with minimal supervision.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing business needs in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.
- Familiarity with internet-based business tools.
- Ability to use approved AI tools in accordance with company policies.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Communications, or a related discipline.
- Familiarity with Design Studio and Fabrication processes.
- Experience with purchasing, procurement, inventory management, materials coordination, or operational support is beneficial.
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