Materials & Procurement Coordinator

The Materials & Procurement Coordinator provides support in the performance of the day-to-day operation of the Procurement and materials planning function. Primary responsibility will be maintaining packaging and ingredient pricing files used by internal departments and manufacturing plants within Upstate Niagara Cooperative. Updating prime cost material pricing in the SAP/ERP system.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

The Materials & Procurement Coordinator is responsible for the following activities:

• Maintenance of item master and price files in ERP system.
• Maintains all Upstate Niagara Cooperative pricing files and distributes to various departments.
• Set up new item codes for ingredients and packaging in the SAP system.
• Processing acknowledgements from suppliers, reviewing any discrepancies and filing with corresponding PO.
• Updating purchase orders for any changes from the acknowledgement and notifying Material Planner of changes.
• Works closely with Accounts payable Vendor relationship Manager to resolve any pricing issues.
• Maintain Procurement Department Circle of Success scorecard.
• Maintains project workload as assigned by the Director of Procurement.
• Provide support for the Procurement department and Material Planners.
• Collaborate with Quality Department and Suppliers for requires documentation in Our Records.

Education and Experience Required

• Bachelor or Associates Degree in business or Inventory Management or related field or 2+ years Purchasing experience preferred.
• APICS certification or matriculation towards certificate preferred.
• Good communication, presentation, interpersonal and listening skills.
• Strong system and application acumen. Familiarity and proficiency with SAP ERP, Microsoft office Suite, and QlikView preferred.

Preferred Skills:

Business Acumen

Activity

Targeted Proficiency Level

Understanding of Procure to Pay process

Proficient

Communication

Proficient

Result focused

Proficient

Soft Skills

Activity

Targeted Proficiency Level

Interpersonal skills

Proficient

Decision-making

Proficient

Sense of urgency

Proficient

Technical / Analytical Skills

Activity

Targeted Proficiency Level

Knowledge of ERP systems & capabilities - SAP preferred

Proficient

Problem solving

Proficient

Data analytics

Proficient

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

This position will primarily operate in a fast-paced office environment that requires a combination of team-based work as well as in-depth individual analysis. This individual must be comfortable sitting/standing at workstation for extended periods of time. Must be able to operate standard office equipment such as computer, phone, copier etc.

Pay: $24 -$27 per hour

The salary range listed for this position represents the good faith and reasonable minimum and maximum pay for this role at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, training, knowledge, education, and overall qualifications. The posted salary range reflects just one component of our total rewards package. Other components of the total rewards package may include participation in group health and/or dental insurance, retirement plan, wellness program, paid time away from work, and paid holidays.

Upstate Niagara Cooperative, Inc. is committed to equal employment opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic.