Supply Chain, Purchasing & Compliance Coordinator (B)
$30,000–$30,000 year
RemoteUnited States
Job Summary
Coordinate day-to-day purchasing activities with domestic and international suppliers, creating and tracking purchase orders while monitoring lead times and inventory requirements. Manage supplier relationships to ensure competitive pricing and on-time delivery, resolve discrepancies related to invoices and deliveries, and maintain supplier records and contracts. Support inbound shipment coordination with freight forwarders and customs brokers, preparing import documentation including commercial invoices, packing lists, and Certificates of Analysis. Maintain audit-ready compliance records for food safety standards and assist with internal and customer audits. Serve as a point of contact for customer shipment inquiries and collaborate across Purchasing, Sales, Operations, Quality, Accounting, and Logistics teams. Prepare operational reports and identify opportunities to improve purchasing workflows and operational efficiency.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 2+ years of hands-on experience in purchasing, procurement, supply chain, import/export coordination, logistics, or related operational roles
- Demonstrated purchasing or procurement experience working directly with suppliers
- Experience coordinating purchase orders, supplier communications, and inventory planning
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills and experience managing operational data
- Familiarity with ERP systems and order management platforms
- Excellent written and verbal English communication skills (C1 preferred)
- Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Experience working collaboratively across multiple departments
- Have experience limited primarily to logistics without hands-on purchasing or procurement responsibilities
- Cannot demonstrate experience working directly with suppliers and purchase orders
- Lack strong written and verbal English communication skills
- Have limited attention to detail when managing purchasing, import, or compliance documentation
- Are uncomfortable working in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment with multiple priorities
Desired Qualifications
- Experience within food manufacturing, food ingredients, import/export, distribution, or related industries
- Experience supporting procurement or strategic sourcing initiatives
- Experience working directly with domestic and international suppliers
- Experience with Syspro or similar ERP systems
- Understanding of food safety, quality assurance, or regulatory compliance processes
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