Purchasing & Courier Operations Coordinator

Rockford Park District; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time benefits

Job summary

Rockford Park District is seeking a Purchasing Coordinator & Courier to coordinate purchasing, procurement, inventory, and central stores operations for the District.

You will support departments with purchasing, vendor relations, inventory management, and cost-saving strategies while ensuring compliance with District policies and applicable laws.

This full-time, non-exempt role reports to the Purchasing Manager; associate’s degree and 3–5 years of related experience are required.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in business admin or related field.
• 3–5 years of related purchasing experience.
• Knowledge of governmental procurement principles and laws.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage inventory and vendor relations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate purchasing, procurement, inventory, and central stores operations.
• Support departments with purchasing, vendor relations, inventory management, and cost-saving strategies.
• Ensure compliance with District policies and applicable laws.
• Negotiate with vendors to secure quotes and contracts.
• Maintain inventory records in ERP.
• Assist with deliveries and inventory control.

Skills

Purchasing

Vendor relations

Inventory management

Cost-saving strategies

Negotiation

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Associate’s degree in Business Administration

Tools

ERP software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Rockford Park District is seeking a Purchasing Coordinator & Courier to coordinate purchasing, procurement, inventory, and central stores operations for the District.

You will support departments with purchasing, vendor relations, inventory management, and cost-saving strategies while ensuring compliance with District policies and applicable laws.

This full-time, non-exempt role reports to the Purchasing Manager; associate’s degree and 3–5 years of related experience are required.