Purchasing & Inventory Projects Coordinator

Blick Art Materials; Davenport (IA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

401K & Profit Sharing Plan

Incentive Bonus Plans

Paid Holidays & Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Short-Term/Long-Term Disability

Training Opportunities

Basic & Optional Life Insurance

Employee Discount

Job summary

Blick Art Materials in Davenport, IA is seeking a Purchasing Projects Associate to assist the Purchasing Inventory Projects Specialist with PO maintenance and data for Retail Projects. You will oversee supply inventories in warehouses and collaborate with supply vendors, maintaining vendor data across systems.

The role emphasizes clerical data entry, reporting, and supporting senior staff on department projects, with emphasis on accuracy and timely processing.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalency required.
• Proficient with Windows, Word and Excel; strong communication skills.
• Able to train on AS400 and PC-based programs; multitask effectively.
• Capable of working independently or with others with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Clerical duties, including data entry and system maintenance.
• Assist the IPS on special department projects.
• Maintain integrity of supply inventory in the warehouse.
• Coordinate and oversee accounts for Supply vendors: Office Depot, Uline, Amazon.
• Work with Vendors to secure inventory.
• Maintain and update Vendor information in all systems.
• Invoice coding.
• Generate reports for review.
• Other duties as assigned by Purchasing- Systems & Projects Manager.
• Follow and support departmental policies and procedures.

Skills

Windows

Excel

Word

Verbal communication

Written communication

Multitasking

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or equivalency

Tools

AS400

Job description

Blick Art Materials in Davenport, IA is seeking a Purchasing Projects Associate to assist the Purchasing Inventory Projects Specialist with PO maintenance and data for Retail Projects. You will oversee supply inventories in warehouses and collaborate with supply vendors, maintaining vendor data across systems.

The role emphasizes clerical data entry, reporting, and supporting senior staff on department projects, with emphasis on accuracy and timely processing.