The Procurement Coordinator plays a role in supporting the organization’s Procurement activities across all procurement channels. This position is responsible for day-to-day procurement activities, some of which include creating purchase orders, coordinating incoming food donations, data entry, and coordination with other departments on the movement of food. This role supports procurement activities for USDA, Hyperlocal, and donation programs, in addition to managing standard purchasing responsibilities.
Supporting the Sr. Purchasing Manager and Procurement Specialist with day-to-day procurement operations.
Supporting USDA procurement activities for both TEFAP and CSFP programs.
Administrative assistance for the Hyperlocal program.
Monitoring & helping with OpenDoc scheduling portal.
Process and confirm purchase orders, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
Monitor inventory levels and purchase appropriate quantities to maintain optimal stock.
Coordinate transportation of goods and track orders to ensure timely delivery.
Assist with USDA & CSFP inbound shipments within the ERP system.
Support coordination of product donations and donor engagement activities.
Assist with donation logistics, including scheduling, documentation, and communication.
Contribute to donor engagement efforts through outreach, relationship management, and stewardship activities.
Support with other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
1+ years of purchasing experience
Analytics and math skills
Purchasing and inventory management skills
Proficiency in MS Office- Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, Teams, etc
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; written and oral
Detail-oriented
Exposure:
General office 3 days per week with potential for work from home 2 days a week after pre-determined onboarding
Interacts with The Food Depository staff, member agencies, donors and vendors
Temporary 6-month coverage
Pay range is $26.44 - $26.44/hour