Procurement Coordinator — Expediting & Vendor Liaison

Pmalladmin; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Procurement Assistant at 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, INC supports buying and sourcing with essential administrative duties aimed at reducing costs and ensuring on-time delivery to facilities. You will update expected product arrivals, follow up with suppliers, and maintain data for awareness and decision making.

Strong communication and detail orientation are critical to success in this role. Responsibilities include PO monitoring, cross-functional coordination with buyers and vendors, and expediting

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Strong organizational skills with ability to meet deadlines.
• Proficiency with MS Office, especially Excel.
• Experience with SAP or Oracle preferred.

Responsibilities

• Purchase Order monitoring and maintenance.
• Communication with Buyer, Vendor, Transportation, Receiving and Production.
• Expedite purchase orders; coordinate with Logistics and Receiving for timely shipments.
• Coordinate with Accounts Payable to resolve pricing issues for accurate vendor payments.
• Resolve discrepancies; research shortages and inventory issues; advise Buyer.
• Expedite inventory through departments to meet production requirements at all times.
• Assist Buyer on Vendor Compliance issues; research and code as requested.
• Transfer products between DCs when needed.
• Sample tracking and data collection.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

MS Office (Excel)

Analytical skills

Communication skills

SAP

Oracle

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

The Procurement Assistant at 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, INC supports buying and sourcing with essential administrative duties aimed at reducing costs and ensuring on-time delivery to facilities. You will update expected product arrivals, follow up with suppliers, and maintain data for awareness and decision making.

Strong communication and detail orientation are critical to success in this role. Responsibilities include PO monitoring, cross-functional coordination with buyers and vendors, and expediting