Procurement Coordinator at Elizabeth Maddeux

Job Summary

• The Procurement Coordinator is responsible for coordinating purchasing activities to ensure timely, cost-effective, and compliant sourcing of goods and services.
• This mid-level role supports procurement planning, supplier management, and internal stakeholder coordination to meet operational and business needs.

Key Responsibilities
Procurement Operations:

• Coordinate end-to-end procurement activities in line with approved purchase requests and budgets.
• Source suppliers, request and evaluate quotations, and support supplier selection processes.
• Raise purchase orders and track order status to ensure timely delivery.

Supplier & Stakeholder Coordination:

• Liaise with suppliers to confirm pricing, lead times, delivery schedules, and service levels.
• Work closely with internal teams to understand procurement requirements and priorities.
• Maintain strong working relationships with approved vendors.

Cost Control & Compliance:

• Support cost optimization through price comparisons and supplier negotiations within approval limits.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies, procedures, and ethical standards.
• Maintain accurate procurement records, contracts, and documentation.

Reporting & Process Support:

• Track procurement KPIs such as turnaround time, supplier performance, and cost savings.
• Prepare procurement reports and spend summaries for management review.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within the procurement function.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in supply chain, Procurement, Business Administration, or a related field with 3-7 years of relevant procurement or supply chain experience.
• Working knowledge of procurement processes, vendor management, and cost control.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and procurement systems; ERP experience is an advantage.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and organizational skills.

Key Competencies:

• Procurement coordination and vendor management
• Cost awareness and analytical thinking
• Strong stakeholder communication
• Attention to detail and documentation accuracy
• Ability to manage multiple priorities independently
• Strong negotiation skills
• Excellent resource planning and management skills