Description:

Purchasing Coordinator

Department: Procurement

Reports to : Senior Buyers

Classification : Exempt

Direct Reports: None

Effective Date: Janurary 2025

POSITION SUMMARY

The Purchasing Coordinator is responsible for performing standard purchasing tasks and supporting the Purchasing team. A successful candidate will exemplify a high service level and work efficiently and collaboratively in a fast-growing manufacturing environment.

We are looking for a dynamic employee who has a passion for sustainability and delicious, organic, clean food options.

Urban Remedy's core values of Our Foundation, Accountability, Creativity, Change, Integrity and Empowerment guide ourteam in representing Urban Remedy to our associates, vendors, customers, and the media. All employees are expected to embrace these core values as part of their daily work-life with Urban Remedy.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Receive and process purchasing requests for the company production needs.

• Confirm price, quantity and schedule due date for vendor, warehouse and carriers for every request.

• Input purchase orders into computer system and email to vendor/supplier .

• Follow-up and confirm daily delivery schedules with vendor/suppliers and carriers to ensure that deliveries occur in a time to meet production schedules.

• Monitor and confirm accuracy of inventory status of co-packer inventory reports.

• Communicate problem situations and possible solutions to Operations, & Production.

• Place orders based on lead-times for delivery to meet sales demands.

• Reconcile invoicing errors and provide back-up documentation for inventory movement to accounts payable within invoice terms and for month-end closing.

• Support and follow all company safety requirements.

• Assume additional responsibilities as assigned.

• Operate as a team player committed to corporate, purchasing department and individual goals

• and success.

QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal candidate:

• 3-5 years of business experience in purchasing, inventory and materials planning within the food manufacturing industry

• Good organization and communication skills, including good phone skills and proper email etiquette.

• Can establish and maintain effective working relationships with a wide variety of people, frequently in situations requiring tact, patience and diplomacy.

• Can work in a fast-paced environment, managing numerous details and interruptions.

• Able to interpret and explain company purchasing policies.

• Ability to use initiative and sound judgment in solving problems related to accomplishing results smoothly, cost-effectively and on time.

• Ability to organize workload to accomplish work within prescribed time limits.

• Operate as a team player committed to purchasing department and individual goals.

Position-Specific Skills

• Purchasing, inventory and materials planning within the food manufacturing industry.

• Knowledge of fresh produce , dry ingredients, packaging, shipping materials is a plus.

• Proficient in Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and MRP/ERP systems.

• Math and accounting skills required .

Education/Training Required

• High School Diploma, 2-years of college education and/or business experience preferre

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Standard office environment: use of computer, phone and other office equipment.

• Long periods of sitting at a desk working on a computer.

• Dexterity required for typing.

• Can lift up to 50 lbs.

• Fast-paced manufacturing environment. May be exposed to extreme temperatures and loud noise.

EXPECTATIONS & DEVELOPMENT

As an employee of our Urban Remedy team, we expect you to be accountable for your actions, to challenge existing processes and to grow both professionally and personally. This means having the willingness to claim 100% ownership for results, both individually and collectively with others and to "think outside of the box" when it comes to processes, policies, and strategies . It also requires seeking out new knowledge and skills and assisting others in growing similarly.

Urban Remedy employees are also expected to exemplify a commitment to Urban Remedy's sustainability goals as they relate to your role, your department, and personal responsibility for conserving resources such as energy, water and waste.

ABOUT US

Urban Remedy is a plant-based organic food company that embodies the belief that Food is Healing. We were founded by Neka Pasquale, a licensed Acupuncturist who saw first-hand the healing power of food with her patients. Utilizing the ancient principles of Chinese & Ayurvedic medicine combined with the latest innovations in functional medicine Urban Remedy was born. Grounded in the power of clean eating we are certified organic and non-GMO with the goal of creating the cleanest and most delicious offerings to empower people to be their best selves. Our recipes utilize ingredients that are naturally anti-inflammatory and low glycemic without preservatives, fillers, refined flours, sugars, gluten or dairy. You can feel proud of our offerings knowing we pride ourselves in transparency, authenticity, and providing a valuable service to the community.

Urban Remedy is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability , reproductive health decisions , age, or veteran status .