Purchasing Coordinator - supplier orders (Des Moines, IA)

Bright North Early Learning is an early-learning provider in Des Moines. We are hiring a Purchasing Coordinator to take on supplier orders. Children come first and so does looking after the teachers. What you will do • Keep stock linked to licensing records at sensible levels. • Compare prices and delivery times and recommend where to buy. • Maintain supplier records and contracts. • Match invoices to orders and resolve differences. • Place and track purchase orders with suppliers. What we are looking for • Strong spreadsheet and negotiation skills. • Experience in purchasing, procurement or inventory. • Organised and courteous with suppliers. Nice to have • Experience with an ERP system. • Knowledge of suppliers that support licensing records. Working arrangement • Part-time, about 16 hours a week, spread across three days. • On site in Des Moines, with some flexibility after the first few months. • Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.