Purchasing Coordinator

Job Title: Purchasing CoordinatorReports to: ControllerLocation: Central Office – Gilbert, AZContract: None, 12 month calendarPay range: DOEBenjamin Franklin Charter School is looking for a Purchasing Coordinator to join the Central Office Team.ResponsibilitiesOrganizes central office warehouse and stocks the central office with suppliesSupports the campuses and academics team with fixed assets/inventory through Destiny programSupports the schools with tracking orders and returnsCoordinates the procurement of all supplies, capital needs, etc.Coordinates and trains school staff on the requisition, approval, purchase order, receiving, and invoicing processCoordinates negotiations with vendors to ensure we have proper pricing and quality of goods receivedManages purchasing and inventory software including training of all usersCoordinates and prepares various analysis on annual spend, budget vs actuals, etc to help schools to stay within their budgetsWork closely with accounting team to process receipts and invoices for payment. Verify accuracy.Assist with purchasing needs for annual events such as signage, marketing needs, awards, staff shirts, catering, etc.Pick up and deliver orders to campuses and Central Office as neededAdhere to all Benjamin Franklin policies and procedures Other duties as assignedBFCS Core ValuesPractice and emulate virtue, act honorably and with integrity in all situationsBe intellectually curious, have a passion for learning and improvingHave a growth mindset, be flexible and adaptable to changeBe intentionally positive, seek to solve problems and take directionPromote civility, have empathy toward co-workers, students, parentsQualificationsHigh School Diploma2+ years of experience in Supply Chain, Procurement, Office Administration, Business or related fieldSkilled Excel userAbility to communicate effectively with supervisors, coworkers, vendors, etc.Strong business practice knowledgeCompetent collaborator and skilled cross-functional communicatorStrong time manager with respect for deadlinesAbility to identify errors and solve problemsStrong analytical skillsMust possess clean driving record and be able to obtain an MVRMust be able to obtain an IVP CardPhysical RequirementsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Duties may include frequent walking, standing, stooping, and lifting up to approximately 25 pounds. Employees may be required to exert up to 50 pounds occasionally. This position will require the employee to have the ability to stand for extended periods of time.BenefitsASRS RetirementEmployer Paid Medical and Life InsuranceVoluntary Family Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life InsurancePaid HolidaysPTO and Sick-Time accrualAn Equal Opportunity OrganizationBFCS does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex or gender, sexual orientation, disability, age or marital status.