Purchasing Coordinator

JOIN NELLSON AND BECOME PART OF A WINNING TEAM OF PROFESSIONALS!

As a Purchasing Coordinator, you will play a crucial role in procuring of materials required by the organization. This position involves maintaining strong supplier relationships, optimizing costs, and ensuring timely availability of materials to support operations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES MAY INCLUDE:

• Coordinate procurement of materials to support operations.

• Create and manage purchase orders, ensuring accuracy and compliance with corporate contracts.

• Develop and maintain positive relationships with vendors.

• Keep management informed of proposed changes in prices or lead-times.

• Run various purchasing reports associated with delivery performance, pricing, and other purchasing information.

• Monitor open purchase orders and close out complete orders. Follow up and expedite delinquent shipments.

• Interface with Receiving and A/P to resolve pricing and receiving discrepancies.

• Resolve rejections with Q.C. and Supplier and process debit memos.

• Solicit and negotiate bids where appropriate.

• Manage vendor scorecard and evaluate supplier performance based on quality, delivery, and responsiveness.

• Arranges for disposal of expiring materials. Review expiring materials with customers/customer services and follow up on action items.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE NEEDED:

• Excellent communication skills.

• Attention to detail and strong analytical abilities.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under deadlines.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and procurement software.

• Highly organized and proactive.

• Strong problem-solving skills.

• Team player with the ability to collaborate effectively.

• Minimal physical demands; primarily office-based work.

REQUIRED:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent. Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or related field preferred.

• 2-3 years of experience in procurement or purchasing roles in manufacturing companies.

• Strong understanding of procurement processes, vendor management, and negotiation.

• Proficient in using procurement software and tools.

• Ethical and professional conduct.

ABOUT US:

Nellson is the only full-service bar and powder nutrition provider, but we are also something more. We are committed to moving nutrition forward and making an impact within the nutrition industry. We consider it our privilege to make nutritious, safe products that enhance our customers' business and their consumers' lives.

We invest in highly talented individuals and provide them with opportunities to continuously learn and grow to realize their full potential. Our state-of-the-art facilities, warehouses, and corporate office offer a knowledgeable and professional environment to employees. By joining our performance-oriented team, you will be able to put your expertise to use and positively impact many groups across our production process.

Nellson offers competitive pay, career growth opportunities, and an outstanding benefits program that features:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage

• Generous Paid Time Off

• 401(k) with Company Match

• Flexible Schedules

• Professional Development & Tuition Reimbursement

• And Many More Employee-Friendly Programs!

Nellson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.