Purchasing Coordinator - price comparison (Providence, RI)

We are growing our team at Bluepeak North Early Learning and adding a Purchasing Coordinator whose main responsibility will be price comparison. You would join a small organisation of about 27 people based in Providence. What you will do • Keep stock linked to classroom supplies at sensible levels. • Maintain supplier records and contracts. • Compare prices and delivery times and recommend where to buy. • Match invoices to orders and resolve differences. • Place and track purchase orders with suppliers. What we are looking for • Experience in purchasing, procurement or inventory. • Organised and courteous with suppliers. • Strong spreadsheet and negotiation skills. Nice to have • Experience with an ERP system. • Knowledge of suppliers that support classroom supplies. Working arrangement • Contract for twelve months, with a review at the end and a chance of extension. • On site in Providence, with some flexibility after the first few months. • Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.