Fast Facts

The Purchasing Coordinator I supports the procurement team by managing purchase orders, vendor communications, and inventory data, ensuring efficient operations across departments.

Responsibilities: Key responsibilities include managing vendor communications, processing purchase orders, maintaining cost databases, and providing support to buyers and sales teams.

Skills: Required skills include strong communication, organizational abilities, and a basic understanding of purchase order processes; familiarity with NetSuite Cloud ERP is a plus.

Qualifications: Preferred qualifications include an associate or bachelor's degree, although a high school diploma is required for this entry-level position.

Location: This position is based in Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States, and does not involve remote work.

Compensation: $45000 - $49000 / Annually

Position Summary  

The Purchasing Coordinator I is responsible for supporting the procurement team by ensuring efficient and accurate purchase order processing, part set up & cost database maintenance, order ESD & tracking and vendor communications. The Purchasing Coordinator I plays a vital role in facilitating smooth communication between various departments and vendors. 

Responsibilities  

• Support/management of vendor confirmations mailbox 
• Support/management of PDC mailbox 
• Supporting the Open Orders and Confirmed Orders list 
• Supporting the ‘Items report’ 
• Supporting Sales with vendor deal registrations 
• Communicate with vendors for verification of shipment ETA, ESD and tracking information. 
• Communicate product backorder status with Sales Admin Dept. 
• Assist Purchasing team with vendor part set up and costing updates 
• Support Buyers to organize and update most recent price lists into system 
• Assisting purchasing activity using the NetSuite Cloud ERP system 
• Acquire high-level knowledge of Categories, Products and Programs 
• Provide support to department associates as necessary 
• Vendor product authorization support 
• Organize, manage and report opportunity projects as assigned 
• Work to develop positive, supportive relationships with vendors 
• Answer vendor/internal questions/concerns in a timely manner via email and phone 
• Other duties as assigned 

Education & Skill Requirements 

• High School Diploma required 
• Associates or bachelor’s degree preferred 
• Entry level position 

Pay Range: $45,000-49,000/year

US Benefits:  

• Medical (offer three various plans with Aetna) - employee and employer contributions
• Dental - employee and employer contributions
• Vision - employee and employer contributions
• Health Savings Account with a company contribution if participating in an HDHP plan
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employer paid Life and ADD Insurance
• Supplemental Life and ADD available for purchase
• 401(k) plan with Employer Match
• 160 hours of Paid Time Off
• Philanthropy Time
• Parental Leave

Canadian Benefits: 

• Medical (basic plan-100% employer paid or enhanced plan-employee co-pays)
• Dental (basic plan-100% employer paid or enhanced plan-employee co-pays)
• Vision (basic plan-100% employer paid or enhanced plan-employee co-pays)
• Basic Life and ADD insurance – 100% employer paid
• Supplemental Life and ADD available for purchase
• Supplemental Critical Illness available for purchase
• RRSP – 100% employee contribution
• EAP-100% employer paid
• Minimum of 80 hours of paid Vacation
• Philanthropy paid time off
• Bereavement paid time off

Core Values  

Start with Empathy – We lead with curiosity, compassion, and respect. We listen to each other and to our customers, value different perspectives and work to understand before being understood. That’s how we build trust and better solutions.

Own it Together – We are accountable. We do what we say we will do. We hold ourselves, and each other, accountable for results. We follow through on commitments and take responsibility for our impact on our team, our customers, and our mission.

Do What's Right – We act with integrity, even when it’s hard.We’re honest, ethical, and guided by what’s best for our customers, our team, our partners, and the students we serve – always.

Always Be Learning – Like the educators and students, we serve, we believe in lifelong learning. We embrace change, seek feedback and stay curious – because every challenge is a chance to grow stronger, smarter and more impactful.

Win as a Team – We're in this together. We put the mission and the team first. We make decisions that benefit our customers and our company. We succeed by aligning around shared goals and celebrating collective wins over individual gain.

Training 

It will be necessary to participate in upgrading courses from time to time to keep abreast of changing policy, technology, and growth. 

Bluum is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing inclusive, accessible and barrier free employment practices. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.