Procurement Coordinator

Position Overview: Procurement Coordinator

Location: Salt Lake City, UT

Salary: $65,000 - $85,000

Job Summary: Our client, a growing food manufacturer, is seeking a Procurement Coordinator to join their team. The ideal candidate will oversee various aspects of purchasing and procurement, ensuring smooth operations and maintaining high standards of accuracy and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Generate and manage purchase orders, including quantities, delivery schedules, and freight arrangements.
• Maintain precise inventory records, including safety stock levels.
• Coordinate with warehouse personnel to ensure timely receipt of goods.
• Complete customer request questionnaires accurately and promptly.
• Manage and update purchase records and databases to ensure data integrity.
• Liaise with internal teams and external entities for ingredient reviews and approvals.
• Establish and manage item numbers for work-in-progress, finished goods, and packaging.
• Fulfill document and raw material requests from suppliers and customers.
• Organize and maintain accessible files, ensuring data validation in both electronic and hard copy formats.
• Handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Cultivate effective relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Conduct vendor audits to optimize pricing strategies.
• Create and update shipping instructions as necessary.
• Assist in negotiating annual contracts and support special projects as assigned.
• Ensure all paperwork is completed accurately and on time, meeting audit standards.

Additional Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to Quality Assurance, Research & Development, and purchasing departments as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field preferred.
• Minimum two years of relevant work experience in procurement, purchasing, inventory management, or related fields.
• Familiarity with food regulations, ingredient functionality, and basic manufacturing principles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software applications.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams.
• Excellent customer service orientation and ability to meet deadlines.
• Exceptional organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Clear and effective written and verbal communication abilities.
• Strong mathematical skills and analytical reasoning.
• Proactive problem-solving abilities with a focus on risk management.
• Ability to prioritize tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexible and adaptable with a proactive approach to challenges.
• Results-driven with a commitment to excellence in execution.

Must be authorized to work in the United States.

If you or someone you know may be interested in this great opportunity, please apply through this post or forward an updated resume to [email protected]