Coordinator, Purchasing

Chipotle • Columbus, OH

288d • $24 - $30

About The Position

As the Purchasing Coordinator, you will be responsible for coordinating the procurement of goods and services necessary for the operation of the business unit or assigned projects. You will ensure suppliers have adherence to industry standards, delivery schedules and other business unit driven expectations.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
• Bachelor's Degree (BA/BS) in Finance, Accounting, Procurement, or Supply Chain preferred.
• 1-3 years of experience in Procurement, Purchasing, Supply Chain, Finance or Accounting preferred.
• Experience reading and reviewing architectural plans is a plus.
• Experience with Oracle, ServiceNow, ServiceChannel, or Triaga is a plus.
• Clear and professional verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and professionally with peers, cross-functional partners and leadership.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in reviewing purchase orders, invoices, and inventory records.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills to manage multiple tasks and follow up on outstanding items.
• Comfortable asking questions and/or escalating issues with suggested or proposed solutions.
• Positive mind-set and a solution-oriented approach to obstacles and challenges.

Responsibilities

• Purchase Capital Expenditure items for company, through PO generation and vendor relations, for indirect procurement needs (facilities, construction, IT, G&A, etc.).
• Develop, maintain, and circulate tracking schedules for these projects for key partners (Development, Construction, Facilities, IT, etc.).
• Review architectural plans for new restaurants, determining which items and quantities are needed.
• Manage a task queue within ServiceNow, ensuring all assigned tasks are completed on time and with accuracy.
• Accurately inputting, updating, and maintaining data in procure to pay system, including ensuring work order ticketing system quality assurance and troubleshooting as needed.
• Manage, audit, and troubleshoot Service Channel and Service Now to Oracle Cloud integrations; review quarterly Oracle Cloud updates for function sub-group and related integrations and conduct testing/feedback plans.
• Develop strong working relationships with all key partners to effectively support Chipotle's teams.
• Gathering documentation from various data sources and distributing it to suppliers to facilitate Request for Bids and Request for Contracts.
• Respond to all incoming requisitions within one business day and once requirements are gathered and the budget is approved, generate purchase orders based on company guidelines.
• Preparing purchase requisitions for various departments based on supplier quotes and pre-established approved catalogs, subject to company guidelines and policies.
• Be a subject matter expert on capitalization policies and Company Initiative budget items and effectively help guide the team on processing items in accordance with these policies.
• Working with accounts payable and fixed assets to resolve invoices and receiving discrepancies.
• Documenting and maintaining procedures pertaining to role.
• Maintain communication with suppliers during course of procurement in order to ensure supplier performance.
• Responsible for asset management tracking and recovery practices, procedures and tools ensuring limited risk and exposure, as well as assisting to minimize costs through product standardization, tracking and trending.
• Research and provide plans, documents, and other relevant information for internal requisitioners, as needed.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401k
• Sick leave
• Vacation time
• Annual cash bonuses
• Equity awards based upon performance and other factors

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Food Services and Drinking Places
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree