Senior Coordinator Operational Buying

Nestle Operational Services Worldwide SA•Little Chute, WI

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sr Coordinator Operational Buying is a critical role supporting the Little Chute manufacturing facility. Responsible for end-to-end purchasing execution in support of factory operations, ensuring materials are procured on time, at best cost, and in compliance with Nestlé policies. This position operates at the intersection of Finance, Procurement, and Maintenance/Engineering, ensuring accurate financial processes while maintaining uninterrupted supply to the factory.

Requirements

Ability to work well with others as well as independently
Professional, high ethical standards and a positive cooperative attitude
Strong analytical organizational, administrative, interpersonal and problem-solving skills
Strong written and oral communication skills to communicate effectively with internal and external customers
Ability to proactively analyze and identify cost and process improvements
Experience with mechanical parts, and/or purchasing is desired
Experience working with SAP
Experience in Microsoft Office
Strong Excel and data analysis capabilities

Nice To Haves

Associates Degree in Supply Chain, Finance, Business, or related field preferred
Experience in manufacturing, procurement, or maintenance preferred

Responsibilities

Review and validate Purchase Requisitions (PRs) for completeness and compliance
Create and manage Purchase Orders (POs) for indirect materials and services
Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to obtain competitive pricing and ensure timely availability of required parts
Ensure accurate PO creation, goods receipts, and invoice alignment to support financial reporting
Monitor and follow up on open and overdue POs, escalating risks to operations
Resolve invoice discrepancies, blocked invoices, and PO errors to maintain clean financials
Act as the primary liaison between factory teams and suppliers
Maintain purchasing data integrity within SAP / Ariba systems
Monitor procurement KPIs (e.g., blocked invoices, overdue POs)
Ensure compliance with Nestlé procurement policies and audit standards
Identify opportunities for cost control and process improvement
Backup Tech Stores Attendant: Including issuing and receiving parts, operating Material Handling Equipment, and potentially working an off-shift or weekend on occasion.