Purchasing Coordinator

At CJ Schwan's, we don't just make food - we help create moments that matter. From kids devouring pizza after soccer practice, to students laughing over dumplings in a cafeteria, to families enjoying pie during the holidays, our team members play an important role in bringing those everyday moments to life. Our portfolio includes iconic pizzas, global flavors, and timeless desserts from brands like Red Baron, bibigo, Tony's, Big Daddy's, Freschetta, Pagoda, Edwards and Mrs. Smith's. Enjoyed in homes, schools, restaurants and just about everywhere people shop and eat, our products reflect a commitment to quality, innovation, and the power of food to bring people together.

We are hiring a Purchasing Coordinator at our office in Marshall, MN. We're looking for someone who enjoys supporting documentation and record keeping of the Strategic Sourcing Process. This includes contracts, forms, graphs, score cards and other product and pricing information.

What You Will Do:

• Prepare vendor purchase history and complaint graphs and vendor scorecard for vendor reviews.
• Supports the purchasing area contract record retention requirements by establishing retention method, process and/or system, conducting contract reviews and retaining all contracts for the group as well as auditing firms.
• Accumulate and disseminate supplier and product specific information needed to launch new products both internally and externally.
• Follows up on contract inventory levels between suppliers and plant locations through contract maintenance, invoice discrepancies and actual consumption reporting.
• Routes the approval process for all vendor contracts as well as maintaining accurate files of those contracts.
• Enter and maintain product contracts, volume commitments and pricing in enterprise system.
• Coordinates and manages input of cost savings information into Cost Savings database and assures accuracy and timeliness of information.
• Coordinates and manages cost savings reporting and progress tracking between multiple departments.

What We Look For:

• Education: Bachelor's or equivalent or combination of education and experience
• Years of Related Experience: 1-3 years related experience
• Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Advanced PC skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Cognos, SAP, etc., solid communication and interpersonal skills as well as analytical and problem solving skills.

What We Offer:

The compensation range for this position is $18.90 to $33.00/hr. The range reflects factors such as experience, skills, education, certifications, and location, and starting salary may fall anywhere within the stated range. The budget for this role will likely fall in the median of the pay range.

Beyond base salary, we offer a competitive Total Rewards package designed to support your overall well-being, including comprehensive health benefits, time off programs, and retirement and financial offerings.

CJ Schwan's and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, disability, veteran status, national origin, or any other protected characteristic. We provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs. For accommodation requests or assistance with the application, please email career.search@schwans.com.

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