Coordinator, Procurement

AgCertain; United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

AgCertain is seeking a Coordinator, Procurement to support day-to-day operations by coordinating purchasing, distribution, and inventory management across multiple departments and locations. The role emphasizes safe operations and collaboration with product planning to optimize efficiency and costs.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s degree and 1–3 years of experience in sales or procurement, with strong data analysis and communication skills, and the ability to work with internal and external

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Sales, Economics or related field.
• Excellent communication, organizational, management, and computer skills.
• Ability to analyze data and contribute to strategic decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Operate safely and appropriately in all AgCertain situations and environments.
• Collaborate with internal teams of product planning and provide insights on efficiency and cost optimization.
• Ensure effective inventory levels to meet production requirements.
• Monitor vendor performance, contract compliance, and supplier initiatives.
• Ensure purchase orders are placed accurately and in alignment with production needs.
• Monitor market pricing trends, cost drivers, and supply dynamics; make informed decisions based off these metrics.
• Follow all written procedures (SOPs) and work instructions that pertain to the respective area.
• Complete all required documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
• Participate in all company trainings.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Data analysis

Communication

Organizational skills

Management skills

Computer skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Sales, Economics or related field

Job description

Job Details

The Coordinator, Procurement assists with executing procurement strategies that support day-to-day operations across the organization. This role coordinates purchasing, distribution, and inventory management for multiple departments and locations, ensuring the timely and cost-effective flow of goods and services.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Operate safely and appropriately in all AgCertain situations and environments
• Collaborate with internal teams of product planning and provide insights on efficiency and cost optimization
• Ensure effective inventory levels to meet production requirements
• Monitor vendor performance, contract compliance, and supplier initiatives
• Ensure purchase orders are placed accurately and in alignment with production needs
• Monitor market pricing trends, cost drivers, and supply dynamics; make informed decisions based off these metrics
• Have a thorough understanding of and be able to apply Occupational Safety and Good Manufacturing Practices to procedures within the plant/understand how they affect the production process
• Follow all written procedures (SOPs) and work instructions that pertain to the respective area
• Complete all required documentation accurately and in a timely manner
• Participate in all company trainings
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in Business, Sales, Economics or related field
• One to three (1-3) years experience in sales or procurement preferred
• Physical abilities to include the ability to lift 50 lbs (23 Kg), able to climb several flights of stairs and not affected by heights
• Ability to analyze data and contribute to strategic decision-making
• Excellent communication, organizational, management, and computer skills
• Ability to interact professionally and effectively with internal and external customers
• Act with integrity, candor, excellence, curiosity, and a commitment to safety
• Abide by Good Manufacturing Practices in all areas of the facility