Purchasing Coordinator

Post Date

Aug 20, 2025

Location

Middle River,
Maryland

ZIP/Postal Code

21220
US
Oct 23, 2025 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract,Perm Possible

Category

Purchasing

Req #

OCC-803511

Pay Rate

$28 - $35 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

Insight Global is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Purchasing Coordinator to join an exciting organization within the space industry. This role is essential in ensuring they meet cost, quality, and delivery goals. The coordinator will be embedded within the Maryland site, working closely with shop floor leads to gather requirements and ensure smooth procurement operations. Day to day responsibilities include managing and tracking purchase orders (POs) to ensure timely delivery, maintaining accurate and up-to-date reporting on order status and critical POs, reviewing process open order forms from the site. This individual will be entering requisitions into the procurement system for engineering and production teams, ensure procurement systems are clear and updated regularly, participate in daily stand-up meetings and update visual management boards.
They will be working directly on the shop floor with cell leads to identify support item needs and collect then communicate requirements to the purchasing team.

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Required Skills & Experience

Minimum 1 year of experience in purchasing, buying, project management
Strong understanding in Excel
Basic of ERP or MRP systems experience i.e InfoLn, Oracle, SAP

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

Proficient in MRP systems
Proven ability to source, onboard, and negotiate pricing with suppliers
Prior experience in aerospace, EV automotive, or other disruptive manufacturing industries
Prior experience in rapid growth environment
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.