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The Procurement Coordinator will be responsible for supporting all the administrative activities related to the procurement of goods and services. This includes, but is not limited to, issuing purchase orders, managing inventory data, crafting, and executing supplier communication, monitoring lead times, and tracking deliveries. The Procurement coordinator should be curious and analytical, with the ability to multi-task, work cross functionally, and possess excellent communication skills.

This position could be a fantastic point of entry for a recent college graduate looking for a career in procurement, supply chain, product sourcing or even finance or accounting.

You will work out of our St. Louis, MO (Creve Coeur) office, day shift, M-F with some flexibility to work from home 1-2 days per month.

Responsibilities:

• Run and monitor forecast reports for key vendors and advise the procurement team.

• Analyze data and recommend appropriate course of action to stakeholders.

• Prepare and issue purchase orders, track deliveries, and resolve any discrepancies in a timely manner.

• Monitor inventory levels and reorder supplies as needed to avoid stock outs.

• Prepare reports on procurement activity monthly and reconcile.

• Coordinating shipping of orders through third-party carriers when necessary.

• Utilize company’s ERP, PowerBI, and external systemM-F s to monitor deliveries, anticipate delays and provide alerts as necessary.

• Work with external suppliers to oversee expected deliveries and communicate status updates as necessary.

• Manage central email inbox to delegate and/or respond to internal and external stakeholders requests.

• Execute order confirmations and follow up with buyers on major discrepancies.

• Collaborate with internal departments to communicate the status of purchase orders.

Requirements:

• High school diploma and 2-4 years’ experience procurement, supply chain or related field OR a Bachelor's degree in a business field

• Bachelor’s degree in a business, supply chain or related field

• Proficient using Microsoft Office and Excel

• Excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to write and produce compelling data reports

• High level of maturity and confidence necessary to interact with sophisticated internal and external clients

• Strong leadership and customer service skills with the ability to ensure that a high level of service and quality is maintained

• Ability to develop strong product knowledge with clear technical understanding of services to be able to effectively communicate to customer

• Excellent project management, organizational and planning skills with ability to prioritize multiple tasks, projects and meet deadlines

• Outstanding attention to detail and flexibility

• Persistence coupled with the ability to communicate effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization

• Ability to exercise discretion and good judgment, work with minimal supervision and maintain confidentiality of shared information and/or assignments

Preferred Requirements:

• Power BI experience

• Experience using Blue Yonder, AS400, or another ERP system

• Experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain

So, what are you waiting for? A new career awaits you with endless opportunities.

Bunzl is a global leader in the Cleaning & Hygiene, Food Processing, Grocery, Health Care, Non-Food Retail, and Safety industries. We have grown both organically and through acquisitions to sales in excess of $10 billion. Bunzl North America is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri. Bunzl North America owns and operates more than 100 warehouses and serves all 50 states, Puerto Rico, Canada and parts of the Caribbean and Mexico. With more than 5,000 employees and 400,000 plus supplies, Bunzl is regarded as a leading supplier in North America.

Bunzl Distribution offers competitive salaries, a comfortable work environment, and a full range of benefits including a 401k with a company match.

Bunzl Distribution has a tradition of commitment to equal employment opportunity. It is the established policy to attract and retain the best qualified people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex/gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, age, disability or veteran status as provided by law.

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