Procurement & Purchasing Coordinator

Required Education:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent

Preferred Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Experience:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate professionally and effectively with executives, managers, staff, suppliers, and external partners
• Exceptional organizational and time-management skills with a demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking abilities
• High level of professionalism, discretion, and attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, take initiative, and proactively solve problems
• Resourceful and adaptable with the ability to navigate ambiguity and identify practical solutions
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Outlook, Word and Excel
• Strong customer service orientation and commitment to responsive stakeholder support

Preferred Skills, Knowledge, and Experience:

• Experience supporting procurement, purchasing, supply chain, contract administration, or supplier management functions
• Experience working with procurement reporting, data analysis, and process improvement initiatives
• Experience with Oracle Cloud Financials and Purchasing system

Procurement & Purchasing Coordinator Job Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and support the procurement team with any purchasing administration, research, vendor communications, and document development
• Analyze bids, supplier proposals, and organizational spend data to identify cost savings, process efficiencies, and sourcing opportunities
• Purchase goods and services for the National Office while ensuring compliance with procurement policies and procedures
• Prepare, maintain, and distribute procurement reports, metrics, dashboards, and analyses for leadership and internal stakeholders
• Support supplier onboarding activities and maintain accurate supplier master data
• Assist with the implementation, administration, and ongoing maintenance of the contract management system
• Manage the procurement mailbox and respond professionally and promptly to inquiries from internal customers and external suppliers
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with stakeholders across all organizational levels, serving as a trusted procurement resource
• Coordinate multiple projects and priorities simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines with minimal supervision
• Assist the procurement team with any process improvement opportunities that enhance efficiency, compliance, and stakeholder experience.
• Perform other duties as assigned