Shared Services Project Coordinator – Part-Time

Wells Enterprises; Le Mars (IA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Wells Enterprises, a Ferrero Company, is a leading ice cream manufacturer in the United States with brands like Blue Bunny, Halo Top, Bomb Pop, and more.

Located in Le Mars, IA, Wells combines U.S. heritage with Ferrero’s global standards, offering a path for career growth within a values-driven, international environment. Learn more at www.wellsenterprisesinc.com.

Qualifications

• High school diploma; associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 1–3 years of purchasing or administrative experience.
• Ability to develop spreadsheets and manage databases.
• Strong communication and presentation skills; project management ability.
• Maintain confidentiality and build relationships with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support sourcing and procurement activities, including RFPs, contract routing, purchase orders, and change orders.
• Manage purchase requisitions, quotes, terms, POs, and receipts.
• Review monthly P&L activity and update tracking spreadsheets.
• Monitor renewals and notify stakeholders of upcoming actions.
• Coordinate invoice processing and A/P reconciliation.
• Track phone and internet bills and allocate Verizon charges for Finance.
• Scan and index documents in OIT systems and assist auditors.

Skills

Procurement experience

Contract management

PO processing

Vendor coordination

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma

Assoc or bachelor's degree in business

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

Document management

Job description

Job Description

Company: Wells Enterprises (a Ferrero Company)

Functional Area: Shared Services

The Role

The Shared Services Project Coordinator is responsible for supporting Shared Services and IT leadership with contract management, purchase order entry and receipt, sourcing activities, invoice coordination, document management, and administrative project support. This position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, effective communication, and active participation in fulfilling the mission and priorities of the Shared Services and IT departments.

What You’ll Do

• Support sourcing and procurement activities, including preparation of RFPs, related procurement documentation, contract and lease routing, purchase order issuance, and change order coordination.
• Manage Shared Services and IT purchase requisitions, including obtaining supplier quotes, verifying applicable terms, converting requisitions to purchase orders, and confirming receipts.
• Review monthly profit and loss activity and update Shared Services/IT tracking spreadsheets with actual results.
• Monitor Shared Services/IT renewals and notify appropriate personnel of upcoming actions or required follow-up.
• Manage invoice-related activities, including coding and routing invoices for approval, completing expense reports for recurring charges, and supporting Accounts Payable invoice reconciliation.
• Track company phone and internet bills and allocate monthly Verizon cell phone charges for Finance review or processing.
• Scan, index, retrieve, and research documents and information maintained in OIT systems or off-site secured storage, including requests from internal and external auditors.

What You’ll Bring

• High school diploma required. Prefer Assoc or bachelor's degree in business.
• 1-3 years of purchasing or administrative experience required.
• Knowledge – Basic knowledge of overall business strategy.
• Skills - Strong communication skills (both oral and written) and presentation skills. Project management skills and demonstrable process implementation ability.
• Abilities - Ability to develop spreadsheets, databases and do word processing. Establish and maintain effective working relationship with management, coworkers, suppliers, contractors, salespersons etc. Ability to prioritize and is self-motivated. Demonstrate ability to maintain confidentiality of all personal information.

Wells Enterprises is an EEO/AA employer M/F/Vet/Dis

About Us

Wells Enterprises, a Ferrero company, is one of the largest ice cream manufacturers in the United States and the maker of well-loved brands including Blue Bunny, Halo Top, Bomb Pop, and Blue Ribbon Classics and today Trolli, Butterfinger 100grand, Baby Ruth, Nutella and Kinder Bueno.

Wells Enterprises is a 2 billion company employing 4,000 employees, across 4 production plants and 2 main hub locations, Chicago and Le Mars. Guided by innovation, quality, and a people-first mindset, Wells is committed to delighting consumers and developing exceptional teams.

As part of the Ferrero Group, Wells combines its strong U.S. heritage with Ferrero’s global standards of excellence, offering a unique opportunity to grow within a dynamic, values-driven, and international environment.

At Wells, our people—and their experience—sit at the heart of our ambition. Learn more at www.wellsenterprisesinc.com.

What We Offer

At Wells, we’re proud to support our employees with comprehensive benefits that enhance health, financial wellness, and include paid time off (PTO). Eligible employees may also receive an annual incentive bonus based on Company performance. Learn more about our benefits here.