Procurement Coordinator

Book of the Month • New York, NY

2d • $70,000 - $90,000

About The Position

Book of the Month is seeking a Procurement Coordinator to support procurement for physical products beyond books, including packaging and branded merchandise. As part of the Operations team, this role works with internal stakeholders and external vendors to keep orders accurate, on time, and on budget. It is a fast-paced, collaborative position requiring strong follow-through and the ability to manage multiple moving pieces.

Requirements

• 0–2 years of experience in procurement, purchasing, supply chain, or a related field.
• Proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets, including the ability to build reports and analyze data.
• Strong organization skills and attention to detail, including the ability to manage multiple orders, timelines, and priorities.
• Clear communication with vendors and stakeholders, and the ability to build strong working relationships across teams.
• A proactive approach, including noticing missing information or issues and taking the next step.
• Ability to learn new systems, ask thoughtful questions, and apply feedback.

Nice To Haves

• Genuine interest in e-commerce and physical products, and an eye for what makes something well made.

Responsibilities

• Communicate daily with external vendors, build partnerships, and manage order updates and lead times.
• Manage purchase orders from submission through delivery, ensuring orders are accurate and on schedule.
• Support project-based requests for quotations by sending requests, gathering quotes, and preparing side-by-side comparisons.
• Partner with Creative, Growth, Member Experience, and Finance to turn team needs into clear, actionable requests.
• Prepare and maintain cost sheets, sourcing reports, and a centralized vendor tracker.
• Flag delays, risks, or discrepancies early and follow through to resolution.
• Research and share ideas for improving packaging and merchandise quality at comparable cost.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed