VAS Packaging & Procurement Coordinator - 1st Shift

RJW Logistics Group•Lockport, IL

10d•$20 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

The VAS Packaging & Procurement Coordinator is responsible for providing administrative and operational support to the VAS packaging and procurement manager. This position will focus on managing purchase order entry, assisting with material sourcing, supporting supplier communication, and helping drive cost management initiatives. This role plays a key part in ensuring efficient, compliant procurement processes and consistent material availability to support ongoing business operations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations, or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and progressive experience).
Minimum 1-3 years of progressive experience in procurement, sourcing, packaging, or supply chain management.
Strong understanding of inventory management, logistics coordination, and enterprise procurement systems.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and business reporting tools.
English (written and verbal) required.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Ability to determine “root cause” of problem and determine corrective action.

Responsibilities

Support and help develop and execute procurement strategies for warehouse supplies, VAS materials, and operational consumables to support current operations and future growth.
Support and help lead supplier sourcing initiatives, including evaluation, selection, onboarding, and performance management of vendors.
Support supplier relationships and performance, conducting regular business reviews, resolving issues, and driving continuous improvement within the procurement supply base.
Analyze spending and market trends using data-driven insights to identify saving opportunities.
Assist the Procurement Manager by monitoring purchase orders, invoices, and pricing to confirm vendor billing accuracy and flag variances or cost discrepancies for review and resolution.
Maintain and update pricing and cost trackers, gathering supplier quotes and data to support the Procurement Manager in identifying cost-saving opportunities and budget impacts.
Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives related to packaging materials, equipment, and supplier capabilities.
Support the Procurement Manager in vendor pricing and terms discussions by preparing cost comparisons, gathering historical data, and participating in negotiations as directed.
Assist the Procurement Manager in monitoring inventory levels by running regular reports, identifying potential stockouts or excess, and helping prioritize replenishment needs.
Coordinate with warehouse, operations, and logistics teams to track incoming materials, confirm delivery dates, and help resolve discrepancies between system records and physical inventory.
Maintain accurate item, lead time, and supplier data in the WMS/system, updating records as directed to support reliable demand planning and purchasing decisions.
Help improve procurement-related processes, controls, and documentation standards within enterprise systems (e.g., Great Plains, WMS, TMS).
Assist Manager in procurement inputs for facility expansions, new customer onboarding, and VAS service launches.
Assist procurement manager as a point of contact for cross-functional partners (operations, warehouse, logistics, and finance) to share purchase status updates, coordinate priorities, and resolve routine order or inventory questions.
Assist with process improvement initiatives by helping map current-state processes, tracking recurring issues, and providing data or suggestions that support more efficient, standardized practices.
Complete general administrative tasks for the Procurement Manager, including filing, document organization, meeting preparation, and follow-up on action items.
Assist with special projects assigned by the Procurement Manager, such as vendor clean-up efforts, data validation exercises, or support for new system/process rollouts.
Ensure compliance with internal controls, vendor agreements, and procurement policies.