Procurement Coordinator II

Jabil • Gurnee, IL

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About The Position

At Jabil, the Procurement Coordinator II supports purchasing activities that affect customers and business operations. The role works with Procurement Buyers, suppliers, Sales, and other cross-functional teams while developing experience in purchasing, supply chain, supplier management, and business operations. The scheduled shift is 7:00 AM–5:30 PM.

The coordinator provides administrative and operational support for Procurement and Supply Chain, including preparing RFQs, processing purchase orders, maintaining procurement records and system data, and assisting with order expediting. The role communicates with suppliers and internal stakeholders to resolve purchasing, delivery, documentation, and invoice issues, and supports procurement projects and continuous improvement while adhering to company policies, procedures, quality requirements, and business controls.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to interpret information and data and exercise sound judgment when reaching conclusions.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities and assignments simultaneously.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and complete projects within established deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining accurate purchasing records and system information.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Customer-focused mindset and ability to provide timely, professional support.
• Ability to communicate ideas, purchasing requirements, and business needs clearly and concisely.
• Ability to work independently and contribute effectively as part of a collaborative team.
• Solutions-oriented approach and ability to identify issues and assist in developing appropriate resolutions.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, email, and applicable business systems.
• Willingness and ability to learn new systems, processes, and procurement practices.
• Ability to adapt to changing business priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree or higher education preferred.
• 1–2 years of experience in purchasing, procurement support, supply chain, customer service, or a related business environment preferred.
• Experience with ERP or account management systems preferred; Oracle experience is a plus.
• Previous experience processing purchase orders, supporting suppliers, preparing RFQs, or maintaining purchasing documentation is a plus.
• An equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and operational support for Procurement and Supply Chain activities.
• Prepare and issue standard Requests for Quotation (RFQs) and organize supplier quotations for Procurement review.
• Create, enter, and process purchase orders for resale materials, repair expenses, and other business requirements.
• Assist Procurement Buyers with purchasing activities and transactional support based on business needs and workload.
• Support Sales and other internal departments with purchasing requests and procurement-related inquiries.
• Maintain accurate electronic and physical records, including purchase orders, invoices, supplier information, pricing, and other procurement documentation.
• Maintain accurate information in applicable computer and business systems, including virtual inventory, pricing, notes, and related procurement data.
• Assist with expediting open purchase orders to support required delivery dates and business needs.
• Communicate with suppliers to obtain pricing, availability, lead times, and scheduled delivery dates as needed.
• Assist in developing and maintaining supplier resources for assigned commodities or products.
• Research and coordinate purchasing activities related to pricing changes, order cancellations, discontinued items, acceptable substitutions, delivery date revisions, and invoice discrepancies.
• Collect, organize, and analyze information to support procurement recommendations and business decisions.
• Partner with internal stakeholders and suppliers to resolve purchasing, delivery, documentation, and invoice-related issues.
• Complete assigned procurement projects accurately and within established timelines.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives that enhance procurement efficiency, accuracy, and service levels.
• Maintain compliance with company purchasing policies, procedures, quality requirements, and applicable business controls.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, prescription drug, and vision insurance, with HRA and HSA options.
• 401(k) match.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Paid time off, accruing at 3.07 hours during the first year of employment.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Commuter benefits.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Pet insurance.
• Adoption assistance.
• Annual merit increases.
• Community volunteer opportunities.
• Four weeks of paid parental leave.
• In 2027, 11 company-paid holidays (9 fixed holidays and 2 optional floating holidays), subject to change yearly.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED