Gray is looking to add a Purchase Coordinator to their QSEM team in Lexington, Kentucky! 

Why Gray?

Gray is a fully integrated, global service provider deeply rooted in engineering, design, and construction, along with smart manufacturing and equipment manufacturing services. Consistently ranked as a leader in the industry, we focus on the following markets for domestic and international customers: Food & Beverage, Manufacturing, Automotive, Distribution, Mission Critical, and Commercial.

Founded in 1960, Gray’s robust offering enables us to create one-of-a-kind solutions at the highest levels of customization, delivering unmatched precision and partnership to some of the world’s most sophisticated organizations. Still, these areas don’t define Gray—our people do. Passion, commitment, and a great team spirit all speak to the team members at Gray.

Why Quality Street Equipment & Materials?

Quality Street Equipment & Materials (QSEM) provides top-tier equipment rental and material purchasing services, aimed at supporting Gray’s projects and optimizing operational efficiency. Ensuring seamless jobsite execution from start to finish, QSEM's services expand our in-house capabilities, enhance project flexibility and expertise, and further solidify Gray’s position as a leader in the industry.

Position Overview:
We have an immediate need for a Purchase Coordinator. This role will primarily support the Procurement Manager in managing the procurement activities on various projects. Responsibilities will include but are not limited to the following:

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage all daily SubBase activities, purchase requests, and all other orders for each project.
• Lead purchase requests by coordinating in advance with each Project Manager to identify their needs for each project.
• Work closely with each project’s assigned Superintendent to help reduce order lead times.
• Communicate daily with the assigned purchase requester of each project to ensure all activities are captured in SubBase and are continuously monitored and updated daily as required.
• Work closely with the rental equipment PM to coordinate all equipment needs for each project.
• Coordinate with the Safety Team to manage, track, and order all division’s PPE inventory.
• Manage all division’s supply and logistics activities as required.
• Manage and coordinate all tool orders for each project.
• Strong attention to detail and must possess excellent written and communication skills.
• Be well organized, engaged, flexible and self-motivated.
• Ensure division and project team compliance related to NexGen’s documented processes and procedures.
• Strong commercial awareness & problem-solving skills.
• Follow purchasing and procurement policies to ensure all equipment is purchased and delivered within budget and time constraints. Monitor ongoing compliance with purchasing policies and procedures.
• Continuous improvement of purchasing processes and policies to accommodate changing organizational needs and market conditions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, (or closely related field) preferred.
• 0-2 years of industry experience within a procurement role or any equivalent combination of experience and education.

• Proficient with the Microsoft Office suite, including Excel, Project, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to lead teams and present to stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
• Attention to detail with a commitment to excellence and continuous improvement.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the team member is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands and arms, reach, and talk or hear.  They are regularly required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch.  Must frequently lift and/or move up to 25lbs, and occasionally lift or move up to 100 lbs. Specific vision abilities include accurate near and distant vision.

Frequently in a normal office environment where noise level is moderate and temperature/humidity is controlled.  Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, and outside weather conditions.  May be exposed to high, precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, extreme cold and/or heat, risk of electrical shock, explosives and vibrations.  Noise level on the job site is normally moderate to loud.  

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

EEO Disclaimer

Gray is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes everyone to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.