Purchasing Coordinator

At SpartanNash, we deliver the ingredients for a better life through customer-focused innovation. We do this for our supply chain customers and U.

S. military commissaries, retail store guests and, most importantly, our Associates. In fact, we see a day when each will say, "I can't live without them."

Our SpartanNash family of Associates is 17,000 strong, ranging from bakery managers to order selectors; from IT developers to vice presidents of finance;

from HR Business Partners to export specialists. Each of them plays an integral role in SpartanNash's People First culture, Operational Excellence and Insights that Drive Solutions.

Ready to contribute to the success of our food solutions company? Apply now!

Location :

850 76th Street S.W. - Byron Center, Michigan 49315

Job Description : Position Summary :

Position Summary :

This role is responsible to assist the buying team maintaining procurement records to include purchase orders, billing, credits, deductions etc.

Assist in purchasing and arranging for the timely delivery of products from assigned vendors while maintaining company standards.

Here's what you'll do :

• Maintain procurement records, prepare or verify documents, and compile data; receive and respond to a variety of routine requests by phone, in person or written correspondence.
• Maintain files and records of approval and delivery materials.
• Perform a variety of clerical duties including filing, copying, answering phones, responding to inquiries, creating or running reports as requested.
• May assist with the creation and tracking of billings, credits and vendor deductions.
• Research and address invoice exceptions to ensure timely payment to vendors.
• Support Assistant Buyer and end users with system questions and functionality.
• Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

Here's what you'll need :

• High School Diploma; some college preferred.
• Two years general office experience, prior purchasing experience preferred. .
• Good written and verbal communication skills and customer service skills.
• Must have attention to detail, good data entry skills, and effective organization and prioritization skills.
• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office (Excel) required.
• Basic knowledge of procurement principles and skills preferred.

Physical Requirements :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

May be required to lift and / or move 20 pounds. The associate is frequently required to sit / stand / walk. While performing the duties of this position, the associate is subject to a typical office environment and is rarely exposed to outside weather conditions.

Temperatures may vary for those subject to any of the following areas : computer / server room, print shop, production area).

The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate but may be high in distribution settings. Travel requirements vary by assignment.

As part of our People First culture, SpartanNash is proud to offer a robust and competitive Total Rewards benefits package .

SpartanNash is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and veteran, that celebrates diversity and believes employing a diverse workforce is key to our success.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals.

We are not able to sponsor work visas for this position.