Procurement Specialist

GDKN Corp.; Elk River (MN); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

GDKN Corp. Staffing solutions division seeks a detail-oriented Procurement & Accounts Payable Coordinator at the Elk River Campus in Minnesota.

You will support purchasing, invoice processing, supplier communication, and mailroom operations, with working knowledge of SAP and invoice-to-pay processes. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams, monitor invoices in VIM, resolve payment blocks, and ensure accurate mail, inventory, and shipment handling while maintaining strong communication and

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of SAP systems, Accounts Payable, Procurement, or Invoice-to-Pay processes.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and follow-through.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Proactive, results-driven approach with the ability to take initiative.
• Experience working with suppliers and cross-functional teams is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage Purchase Requisitions (PRs) in SAP.
• Coordinate with business teams and Indirect Procurement to collect the information required for purchase requisition processing.
• Contact suppliers to obtain missing information and resolve invoice discrepancies.
• Monitor invoices in VIM daily and ensure timely resolution of payment blocks.
• Provide regular status updates and escalates critical issues when necessary.
• Support mailroom and shipping operations at the Elk River Campus.
• Receive, organize, and distribute incoming mail and packages.
• Record and stock incoming supplies to maintain inventory levels.
• Prepare outgoing mail and packages, ensuring accurate packaging and labeling.
• Receive visitors as needed and communicate with employees and staff.

Skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Written and verbal communication

Independent work

Initiative

Supplier coordination

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

SAP

VIM

Job description

• Compensation: USD 28.81 - USD 28.81 - hourly

Company Description

The staffing solutions division of GDKN is a leading provider of end-to-end solutions in the temporary staffing space. With companies across the globe laying critical emphasis on their human resources management, demand for temporary staffing is rapidly growing because it improves focus on core/critical activities and can be adapted to the seasonal nature of business, addresses business uncertainties and the demand for rapid growth. In short, temporary staffing creates a very nimble human capital platform which allows organizations to maximize their productivity and flexibility at all times.

GDKN is one of the very few minority business enterprises in North America that has the status of Preferred vendor with world’s largest corporations in various industries including:

• Electric
• Gas
• Telephone Utilities
• Manufacturing
• Defense
• Information Technology

Having worked with a multitude of the world’s largest clients, GDKN has gained significant expertise in providing staffing solutions which are specifically targeted to meet our client’s unique needs with a highly innovative tactical and strategic approach and extensive capabilities for scalability and flexibility.

Our staffing solutions focus on every detailed aspect of a business and ensure that you have the perfect talent for your critical business needs. We keep adapting and expanding to ensure that we always surpass our client’s expectations.

Our staffing solutions division has access to an unparalleled pool of candidates from which our dedicated team rigorously screen and evaluate to ensure ideal human resources are identified for our client’s unique needs. Our dedicated team is the group of certified experts many of which have years of experience in their related field of expertise.

We do not just focus on finding the perfect talent for our clients; we allow them to focus on growing their business and achieving their goals by ensuring that we adhere to the strictest labor compliance standards.

Our activities are compliant with the laws prevailing in the countries and municipalities we do business in and our team of labor law experts ensures that your organization is compliant with all current applicable labor regulations. Labor Law Compliance Management is an important component of our business which we continue to keep as a top priority.

With over 20 years in the staffing industry, highly customizable staffing solutions, unparalleled sourcing methodology and global capabilities, we are uniquely equipped to identify the right talent for your organization. GDKN will provide your organization with the flexibility to staff up or down, depending on your business needs.

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Procurement & Accounts Payable Coordinator to support purchasing, invoice processing, supplier communication, and mailroom operations at the Elk River Campus. The ideal candidate will have working knowledge of SAP, accounts payable, procurement, or invoice-to-pay processes, along with strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Key Responsibilities

Create and manage Purchase Requisitions (PRs) in SAP.

Coordinate with business teams and Indirect Procurement to collect the information required for purchase requisition processing.

Contact suppliers to obtain missing information and resolve invoice discrepancies.

Monitor invoices in VIM daily and ensure timely resolution of payment blocks.

Provide regular status updates and escalates critical issues when necessary.

Support mailroom and shipping operations at the Elk River Campus.

Receive, organize, and distribute incoming mail and packages.

Record and stock incoming supplies to maintain inventory levels.

Prepare outgoing mail and packages, ensuring accurate packaging and labeling.

Receive visitors as needed and communicate with employees and staff.

Required Qualifications

Working knowledge of SAP systems, Accounts Payable, Procurement, or Invoice-to-Pay processes.

Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.

Excellent attention to detail and follow-through.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

Proactive, results-driven approach with the ability to take initiative.

Experience working with suppliers and cross-functional teams is preferred.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate has experience in procurement support, purchase requisitions, invoice processing, accounts payable, or supplier coordination. Experience with SAP and VIM is particularly relevant, along with the ability to support basic mailroom, shipping, and inventory activities.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Detail-oriented with excellent follow-through.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Results-driven, proactive, and willing to take initiative without waiting for direction.
• Experience working with suppliers and cross-functional teams is preferred.

US Citizens only.