Location: Dubuque,IA, USA
Purchasing Coordinator
Kendall Hunt Publishing Company
1 Positions
ID: 57006
Posted On 11/27/2024
Job Overview
Kendall Hunt Publishing/Westmark Enterprises is seeking a skilled Purchasing Coordinator to oversee the purchase of manufacturing services for its publishing companies. This role involves managing vendor relationships related to printing and tangible items required for sales and marketing. The ideal candidate will possess a skill set that combines strong analytical, negotiation, and organizational capabilities. As a service-driven department, we are committed to adding value through a collaborative approach to procurement. This role requires the ability to assess data critically, negotiate effectively with suppliers, and manage procurement processes with efficiency and precision. By working closely with both internal teams and external partners, we strive to optimize cost, quality, and delivery, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and enhancing overall service delivery. If you are detail-oriented and thrive in a dynamic team environment, this role offers a great opportunity to make a real impact. Join our team today and be part of something bigger! Salary commensurate with experience.
Who We Are!
Westmark Enterprises is a support organization headquartered in Dubuque, Iowa that provides support functions such as information technology, human resources, inventory control, telecommunications, finance, and accounting for numerous affiliated companies, including Kendall Hunt Publishing, Westmark Development, Great River Learning, RCL Benziger, and Paradigm Education Solutions. To learn more about us, visit our website at www.westmarkenterprises.com www.kendallhunt.com
As a Purchasing Coordinator, you can expect to:
Reviews project specifications and previous costs and calculates manufacturing costs based on negotiated pricing
Assigns manufacturing projects to vendors
Creates and negotiates schedules and workflows against deadlines
Works with distribution partners and vendors to coordinate product assembly and/or repairs
Makes necessary entries in Business Central system related to costs and spec updates
Collaborate with Production and Sales to offer the most cost-effective print solutions
Who We Need!
Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year College or university; Prior purchasing experience preferred.
Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner, demonstrates attention to detail. Displays willingness to make decisions; exhibits sound and accurate judgment
Communicates changes and progress; completes projects on time and budget. Responds to requests for service and assistance. Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; sets goals and objectives. Works within approved budget
Listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; participates in meetings
Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality
Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; c ompletes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan or solutions; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals
Why Us? We Understand It's More Than Just a Job!
Choosing a career path can be one of the most important decisions in one's life. Work is part of a person's identity. People need compelling reasons to remain at a job and a company day after day, year after year. As you consider a career change, we understand the benefits an employer offers are just as appealing as the job itself.
Kendall Hunt offers -
Job Stability. Kendall Hunt and their family of companies have been around for over 75 years
Career Growth. Gain some great experience to promote to higher roles - many of our leadership and upper management staff worked their way up in our family of companies
Affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance with Company paid life insurance, short term and long-term disability
Generous company match on 401(k) plan, as well as profit sharing
15 days of PTO at hire, plus paid holidays
Scholarship and tuition reimbursement
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An Equal Opportunity Employer
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Job Details
Categories
Purchasing
Location
Dubuque, IA
Shift
First Shift
Job Type
Employee
Full/Part
Full Time
Pay/Salary
19.00 Salary commensurate with experience
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Retirement Plan
PTO (Paid Time Off)
Paid Holidays
Qualifications
Education
Bachelors
Experience
1-2 Years
Company ID
1103
Job REQ #
# Positions
1
Start Date
20241127
End Date
20241212
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About the Company
As a leader in customized education publishing solutions, Kendall Hunt has been privately owned and operated for more than 75 years. We currently employ approximately 225 people at our Dubuque, Iowa, headquarters, with an additional 70 people throughout the United States.
Our mission is to meet the specific needs of the marketplace in a unique and progressive manner, and we are committed to excellence and employee growth and development.
We offer career opportunities in sales and acquisitions, account management, project development, customer support, information technology, finance, accounting, clerical support and human resources. We provide a comprehensive benefit package and full-time and part-time flexible schedules, including internships.
Our Higher Education Division is a leader in custom publishing of high quality educational products, services and solutions to the higher education market, including digital solutions and eBooks as well as printed material.
Our PreK-12 Division is a leader in publishing solutions of innovative, hands-on inquiry based solutions for the PreK-12 market.
We also collaborate closely with our related educational technology solutions companies to develop and customize publications that integrate multi-media and technology to meet the learning needs and expectations of today's students.
For more information, visit Kendall Hunt's website
An Equal Opportunity Employer