Purchasing Coordinator

Revolution Foods; United States; Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Revolution Foods is seeking a Purchasing Coordinator to ensure our kitchens have the ingredients and supplies needed to serve healthy meals to students daily. You’ll support the Purchasing Supervisor, partner with Ops teams across NorCal & SoCal, and collaborate with supplier partners to keep purchasing workflow accurate and timely.

This role suits a dependable, detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys ensuring day-to-day operations run smoothly, with

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1–3 years in purchasing, supply chain, inventory, or related operational role.
• Experience using an ERP system and strong Excel skills.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support the daily flow of purchasing activities and ensure items arrive where needed on time.
• Create and maintain purchase orders in ERP and supplier portals.
• Monitor supply issues and assist with shortages, substitutions, and delivery follow-ups.
• Support vendor communication by tracking performance and closing action items in a timely manner.
• Conduct basic cost checks and variance reviews, keeping system data clean.
• Collaborate with warehouse and production to maintain accurate inventory levels and smooth material flow.
• Resolve routine three-way match issues (PO, receipt, invoice) with Finance.
• Assist with new product setups, item transitions, and supplier readiness tasks.
• Participate in process improvement efforts to boost team efficiency.
• Provide general support to the Purchasing Supervisor and cross-functional teams.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

Teamwork

Bilingual English/Spanish (plus)

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

ERP system

Excel

Job description

As our Purchasing Coordinator, you’ll play an essential part in ensuring our kitchens have the ingredients and supplies they need to serve healthy, delicious meals to students and families every day. You’ll support our Purchasing Supervisor, partner with Ops teams across NorCal & SoCal, and work closely with supplier partners to keep our purchasing workflow accurate, timely, and dialed in.

This is the perfect role for someone dependable, detail-oriented, thrives in fast-paced environments, and enjoys being the glue that holds day-to-day operations together.

What You’ll Do

• You’ll support the daily flow of purchasing activities and make sure the right items get to the right place at the right time. Your day-to-day will include:
• Create and maintain purchase orders in our ERP system and supplier portals, accuracy is your superpower.
• Monitor supply issues and jump in to assist with shortages, substitutions, and delivery follow-ups.
• Support vendor communication by tracking performance, escalating issues, and ensuring action items get closed.
• Conduct basic cost checks and variance reviews, making sure system data stays clean and correct.
• Collaborate with warehouse and production teams to support accurate inventory levels and smooth material flow.
• Maintain updated vendor, item, and pricing data inside ERP and internal tools.
• Help resolve routine three-way match issues (PO, receipt, invoice) in partnership with Finance.
• Champion food safety, GMPs, and compliance in all purchasing activities.
• Support new product setups, item transitions, and supplier readiness tasks as we roll out new menu items.
• Participate in process improvement efforts and help implement simple enhancements that boost team efficiency.
• Provide general support to the Purchasing Supervisor and cross-functional teams, you’re a team player who loves helping things run better.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 1–3 years in purchasing, supply chain, inventory, or a related operational role.
• Experience using an ERP system (preferred).
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Detail-oriented with excellent accuracy and follow-through.
• Able to manage priorities and stay organized in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.
• Reliable, proactive, and eager to learn and grow.

* This is a hybrid role, requiring four days per week in the office and one day working remotely.

Salary Range: $22.50 - $30 p/h