Help Keep Our Fleet Running
Captain Andy's Sailing is seeking a highly organized and proactivePurchasing & Inventory Coordinatorto support the daily operations of our Engineering Department. This position plays a critical role in ensuring our vessels, vehicles, and facilities have the parts, supplies, and equipment needed to safely operate every day.
If you enjoy organization, problem-solving, vendor relationships, purchasing, and keeping operations running smoothly behind the scenes, we'd love to hear from you.
About the Role
The Purchasing & Inventory Coordinator serves as the central coordination point for Engineering by managing purchasing, inventory, vendor relationships, and maintenance work requests.
Working closely with our Engineering and Accounting teams, you'll coordinate purchasing activities, maintain inventory systems, communicate with vendors and contractors, and help streamline the flow of maintenance requests. As Captain Andy's continues to grow, this position is expected to expand into supporting purchasing across multiple departments throughout the company.
What You'll Do
- Serve as the primary point of contact for Engineering work requests
- Coordinate maintenance requests and communicate priorities with Engineering leadership
- Dispatch work requests to technicians and approved contractorsMonitor project status and communicate updates to internal departments
- Escalate urgent operational or safety concerns as needed
Purchasing
- Source materials, equipment, parts, supplies, and service
- Obtain quotes and negotiate pricing with vendor
- Place purchase orders and coordinate deliveries
- Resolve shipping issues, backorders, and vendor discrepancies
- Develop strong vendor relationships while supporting cost-effective purchasing
Inventory Management
- Maintain inventory of parts, tools, equipment, and consumable supplies
- Monitor stock levels and replenish inventory before shortages occur
- Perform routine inventory counts and maintain accurate records
- Organize inventory for efficient access and storage
Vendor & Contractor Coordination
- Schedule vendors and outside contractors
- Coordinate service appointments and project timelines
- Maintain vendor records and service documentation
- Serve as the liaison between vendors, Accounting, and Engineering
Documentation & Process Improvement
- Maintain purchasing records, invoices, and inventory documentation
- Partner with Accounting to ensure purchasing documentation is accurate and complete
- Help improve purchasing, inventory, and maintenance request processes
- Support the future development of company-wide purchasing systems