Job Title : Procurement and Logistics Coordinator

Status : Full-time

Location : Alexandria, VA

Department : Operations

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

The Procurement and Logistics Coordinator is mainly responsible for supporting our major seasonal programs initiatives, including product negotiations, vendor management, and procurement / purchasing and overall logistics.

The candidate must show commitment to IRUSA’s faith inspired values and principles as well as a commitment to the vision and mission of the organization.

• Use and build upon the existing list of national vendors for sourcing and purchasing.
• Ability to negotiate favorable and competitive pricing, volume discounts and long-term contracts with suppliers.
• Work with-in approved seasonal budget for procurements and logistics costs.
• Develop and implement strategies for cost reduction, supplier consolidation, quality improvements and process efficiencies.
• Develop, advise and adhere to purchasing policies, processes and procedures.
• Coordinate national logistics through freight logistics carriers with a general understanding of freight shipping.
• Carry-out warehouse and inventory control policies and procedures.
• Manage and monitor the purchasing process, tracking maintenance supplies and deliveries;
• Manage and maintain accurate inventories
• Performs other jobs as assigned.

Competencies and Qualifications :

• Bachelor’s Degree and at least three (3) years of related work experience managing procurement / purchasing, or an Associate’s Degree and at least 5 years of related experience.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interface with diverse stakeholders in a diplomatic manner.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Technical proficiency in MS Office, Google Suite, and other project management systems.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced work setting with diplomacy and composure.
• Self-motivated with extensive knowledge of purchasing systems, software, and budgeting and strong interpersonal skills.
• Must be detail-oriented, demonstrate good judgment, integrity and be a team player.
• Certification in supply chain management, procurement and / or logistics is a plus.
• Competency in Netsuite and inventory management systems preferred.
• Must have own transportation and valid driver’s license
• Must be eligible to work in the US.

Last updated : 2024-05-17