Reporting directly to the Yard and Shop Manager, the Purchasing Coordinator supports JP Cullen’s
operations by managing the ordering, purchasing, receiving, and inventory of tools and materials, while
ensuring all company policies and quality standards are followed. They maintain strong relationships
with vendors to secure competitive pricing and reliable service, complete daily data entry tasks such as
pick tickets, and collaborate with accounting on monthly consumable reporting. This role also updates
equipment rate sheets, tracks equipment requests and usage, closes out projects in Align Toolwatch,
and keeps certification records current—all while contributing to a positive and collaborative work
environment. The Purchasing Coordinator works closely with the Superintendents, Vendors, and other
team members to ensure they have the correct tools and materials.
Responsibilities:
- Ensure the intent of JP Cullen policies, procedures, and quality standards are followed in
accordance with our Quality Management System. - Contribute to a positive, collaborative work environment through professional communication
with customers, vendors, coworkers, and management. - Coordinate the ordering, purchasing, receiving, and inventory management of tools and
materials in partnership with the Yard & Shop Manager and Operations Managers. - Build and maintain strong vendor relationships to support competitive pricing, warranty
coordination, service needs, and appropriate inventory levels. - Complete daily data entry tasks, including processing pick tickets and other operational
documentation. - Partner with the Accounting team to prepare and submit the monthly consumable report.
- Update Builder Supply and consumable rate sheets on a weekly basis to maintain accurate and
current information. - Manage project closeouts within Align Toolwatch and monitor equipment requests and usage.
- Maintain accurate certification records to support compliance and operational readiness.
- Assist and support the department with administrative tasks.
- Perform additional duties as assigned to support department and company needs
Qualifications:
- Associate’s degree in business, Accounting, Operations, etc. and 4 years of ordering, purchasing,
receiving, and inventory of tools and materials experience; or equivalent combination of
education and experience with good organizational skills. - Good understanding of corporate and industry practices, processes, standards, etc.
- Must possess superior communication and interpersonal (facilitation, diplomacy, influence, etc.)
skills. - Proficient with Microsoft products, included but not limited to Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and
Teams. - Experience with Align software, a database for tool and equipment tracking, is a plus but not
required
Why JP Cullen?:
We specialize in the “Tough Jobs” no one else can do and we need the Purchasing Coordinator with the
right teamwork skills to get even the most difficult jobs done on-time, high accuracy, every time. We
have an exciting opportunity for those looking to be in Janesville, Wisconsin, at our Headquarters and
Yard and Shop.
Our Mission: To identify, hire, train, and retain the best people to serve our customers.
Compensation & Benefits:
JP Cullen has a commitment to its community, employees, and employees’ families. We offer outstanding benefits — Health, Life, and Dental Insurance, Competitive Salary and Bonus Structure, Profit Sharing, PTO, Holiday Pay, Employee Assistance, and Training.
EEO:
JP Cullen is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) Employer. We promote diversity by proactively recruiting, hiring, and promoting women, minorities, disabled individuals, and veterans. JP Cullen provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.