Procurement Coordinator

Knight Transportation • Phoenix, AZ

12d • $20 - $23 • Onsite

About The Position

Join Knight as a Procurement Coordinator! This role involves supporting supply chain initiatives, cost savings, and process improvements. You will be responsible for preparing for accounting deadlines, ensuring accuracy of general ledger coding, and participating in sourcing and consolidating commodities. You will also place orders, resolve issues with goods/services and invoices, and manage contracts. The position requires maintaining vendor account information, fostering a positive work atmosphere, and collaborating with business owners to negotiate the best terms. Additional duties may be assigned by leadership.

Requirements

• Three to five (3-5) years office and retail experience required.
• General knowledge of procurement and contract experience required.
• Proficient with cash register
• General knowledge of Microsoft Word & Excel and AS400 system
• Basic contract knowledge
• High level of keyboard accuracy and speed
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Thorough and detail oriented
• Ability to work under pressure
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to work on various projects at once
• Flexible
• Must be able to manually lift 40lbs.
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Nice To Haves

• Retail sales background considered a plus.
• Bachelors degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify and support supply chain initiatives, cost savings and process improvements for the company.
• Prepare for accounting deadlines; ensure accuracy of general ledger coding/alignment of entries within system of record for commodities, including but not limited to, uniforms, coffee, office supplies, printed materials and third-party expenses.
• Participate in sourcing and consolidating commodities with new or existing suppliers, benefiting in pricing, processing, customer service, goods or service solutions and improvement opportunities.
• Place orders directly with suppliers as needed for various departments.
• Provide problem resolution on goods/service issues and invoice errors; effectively communicate issues and resolution to suppliers as appropriate.
• Review expired or soon to be expiring contracts; collaborate with business owners and leadership to address potential needs for sourcing, negotiating or terminating contracts, depending on the business requirements of the organization.
• Maintain contracts on file and in system of record to ensure documents are accurately organized, labeled, retained and updated.
• Identify and provide ongoing suggestions for process improvements for the company.
• Distribute communications as necessary; write and distribute accurate meeting minutes as requested by leadership.
• Maintain login and password information for vendor accounts.
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner which facilitates the success of business operations in order to meet company demands and expectations.
• Collaborate with business owners / units; negotiate to find other suppliers to get the best cost, quality and service for the business owners.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by leadership.

Benefits

• Competitive starting salary commensurate with experience and geographic location.
• Potential bonus pay based on company performance.
• Opportunities to volunteer and give back to local communities.
• 401(K)
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Supplemental and Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level