Plant Purchasing and Projects Coordinator

At Actus Nutrition, our focus is to create high-quality ingredients designed to optimize health and nutrition. We are passionate and dedicated people. Each day, we collectively explore new, innovative ways to enhance product performance and value through our broad human and animal nutrition portfolios.  Both divisions are backed by the speed, execution, and passion it takes to exceed the expectations of our customers. 

The Plant Purchasing and Projects Coordinator is responsible for coordinating purchasing activities and supporting maintenance and capital projects within the plant. This position works closely with vendors and internal teams to obtain quotes, place and track purchase orders, coordinate deliveries, and ensure parts, equipment, materials, and services are available when needed. The role also provides administrative and purchasing support for plant projects and works cross-functionally with Maintenance, Engineering, Operations, and Finance to help ensure projects and plant needs are completed efficiently and on schedule.

Pay: $30.00 - $40.00 USD per Hour 

This is an onsite position in Clara City, MN. 

 Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Create and process purchase orders (POs) for parts, equipment, supplies, materials, and services needed to support plant operations and projects.


• Collaborate with Accounts Payable on purchase orders, invoices, coding and vendor payment issues, researching and resolving discrepancies and ensuring purchasing documentation is accurate and complete.


• Work directly with vendors to obtain quotes and coordinate pricing, availability, lead times, order details, and delivery schedules.


• Coordinate purchasing of maintenance parts, plant supplies, equipment, and other materials based on plant needs.


• Track open purchase orders and follow up with vendors regarding order status, backorders, changes, and delivery dates.


• Maintain accurate purchasing and project-related documentation, including PO and AME documentation.


• Support plant capital and maintenance projects by coordinating purchasing requirements and ensuring needed materials and services are identified and ordered.


• Follow project purchasing activities from initial request through delivery to help ensure required parts, equipment, materials, and outside services are available when needed.


• Communicate with Maintenance and Engineering regarding project requirements, purchasing priorities, and expected delivery dates.


• Coordinate with Operations to understand plant needs and minimize delays related to parts, supplies, equipment, or services.


• Work with Finance as needed to ensure purchasing and project documentation is accurate, properly processed, and aligned with approved budgets.


• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with vendors and internal departments.


• Monitor purchasing needs and proactively communicate potential delays, shortages, or lead-time concerns.


• Assist with other purchasing, project coordination, and administrative responsibilities as needed.

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience in purchasing, procurement, project coordination, or a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Experience working with vendors, purchase orders, quotes, and deliveries.
• Strong organizational and follow-through skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong communication and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Outlook.
• Experience with an ERP or purchasing system preferred.
• Food or manufacturing experience preferred.

Actus Nutrition prides itself on advancement opportunities for our current workforce to promote from within.  We offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision and life insurance as well as a healthy 401(k) company match program.   The starting pay range for this position is between $30.00-$40.00 USD hourly. Applicable pay within the posted range may vary based on factors including, but not limited to skill set and depth of experience. Applicants must maintain legal authorization to work in the United States throughout the duration of their employment.  We are unable to sponsor employment for this position either now or in the future.