Procurement Coordinator

Job Description

We Deliver the Goods:

• Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, and much more

• Growth opportunities performing essential work to support America's food distribution system

• Safe and inclusive working environment, including culture of rewards, recognition, and respect

Position Summary:

Responsible for assisting Purchasing management and staff in the successful performance of their duties by performing necessary clerical and administrative support functions required to ensure the efficient operations of the department. Interfaces with Vice President, Purchasing, management, buyers, brokers, vendors, Information Technology personnel, customers, and has limited contact with other distributors. Functions as a team member within the department and organization, as required, and perform any duty assigned to best serve the company.

Position Responsibilities:

• Provide office administrative support for department to include but not limited to: answering phones and directing all calls to appropriate party promptly and efficiently, communicate and handle incoming and outgoing electronic communications and arrange travel schedule and reservations for management, as needed.

• Create presentations, reports and forms using personal computer as requested by management.

• Prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously and follow through on issues in a timely manner.

• May train new purchasing staff in the use of the purchasing computer system and in basic purchasing procedures. Back up purchasing administrative support in their absence and when extra help is needed.

• Special projects, as needed.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

High School Diploma or Equivalent Experience

6-12 months procurement and / or administrative experience in related area

Preferred Qualifications

High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent Experience

1-2 years procurement administrative experience in related area within foodservice industry