Vendor Operations Coordinator

About The Job

Nutricia North America is seeking a detail-oriented and dependable Vendor Operations Coordinator to support vendor management and purchase order (PO) operations across the organization. This role plays a critical part in ensuring compliant vendor onboarding, accurate PO creation, timely invoice processing, and effective resolution of billing and payment issues through close coordination with internal finance and accounting teams.

Key Responsibilities

As a key member of our team, you will play an important role in driving our mission forward. The following responsibilities outline the core expectations and contributions for this position

• Purchase Order & Indirect Spend Management Own the end-to-end purchase order lifecycle for indirect spend, ensuring POs are timely created by cross functional PO owners and actively managed in OneBuy, goods receipts (GRs) are processed timely, and invoices are accurately paid. Maintain complete documentation and ensure all transactions meet internal policy and compliance standards.
• Vendor Invoicing, Compliance & Performance Animation Serve as the primary business unit point of contact for vendor invoicing, coordinating with vendors to ensure POs are in place before work begins and supporting vendor onboarding and ongoing management. Review and monitor transaction reports with the AP team (AP), identify pending or non-compliant items, support issue resolution, and close the loop with the AP team in alignment with company internal process requirements for this control
• Invoice Processing, Issue Resolution & KPIs Partner closely with Finance and Accounting to support invoice processing, resolve billing and payment issues, and ensure timely vendor payments. Monitor established KPIs, review performance drivers, and actively engage internal stakeholders to drive continuous improvement.
• Training, Tools & Process Evolution Provide training and ongoing support to PO processors and business stakeholders. Manage PO trackers and tools to ensure data accuracy and smooth workflows and support the business through vendor system and process evolutions as needed—ensuring all activities to contribute to meeting internal standards.
  
  

Compensation & Benefits

The salary range for this position is $64,000-$75,000 USD. The exact salary offered will depend on several factors, including the candidate’s relevant experience, geographic location, internal equity, and market conditions. Nutricia North America additionally offers a performance-based bonus and has a strong benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Coverage, 401k Plan, Wellness Program, Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, Flexible Time Off, and Paid Parental Bonding Leave, among other benefit plan options.

This role is considered a “hybrid” position that allows for flexible work, meaning it is a role where collaboration with key stakeholders in Danone Hubs occurs. While you may have the option to work from home on a schedule as agreed to with your supervisor, you are also expected to regularly report to your assigned office location at least 3 days per week.

About You

The ideal candidate will bring a combination of education, experience, and skills that enable them to excel in this position. The following qualifications outline what we’re looking for, including both required and preferred criteria

Education & Experience

• Education Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Operations, or a related field preferred, or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience Minimum 2–4 years of experience in vendor management, payment reconciliation, or accounts payable with proven coaching and ability to challenge. Prior experience training or supporting peers in operational processes highly recommended.
• Systems & Software Advanced proficiency in Microsoft 365 tools (Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint, Excel, Word) required. Good knowledge of SAP, and OneBuy preferred. Need to be able to adapt to vendor payment systems.
• Communication Skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage internal and external stakeholders effectively. Experience supporting cross-functional teams and working with external vendors is required..
• Performance Consistent demonstration of satisfactory performance if currently employed
  
  

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Procure‑to‑Pay Expertise Working knowledge of purchase order, invoicing, and accounts payable processes.
• Execution & Attention to Detail Highly accurate, detail oriented, and able to manage multiple transactions simultaneously.
• Organization & Systems Strong documentation and organizational skills; proficient in PO systems, invoice tracking tools, and Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook).
• Communication & Partnership Clear, professional communicator who partners effectively with vendors and internal stakeholders. Ability to challenge stakeholders based on data analysis. \
• Problem Solving & Integrity Proactive, solutions focused approach with a high standard of integrity, confidentiality, and accountability.
  
  

About us

Life at Danone

With approximately 5,000 employees and 13 production locations across the U.S., our vibrant culture and endless growth opportunities are just a couple of the reasons our employees call themselves “Proud Danoners.”

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Our Brands

When you join us, you’ll work with some of the best-known food and beverage brands in the world, including Activia®, DanActive®, Danimals®, Dannon®, evian®, Follow Your Heart®, Happy Family® Organics, International Delight®, Light Fit®, Nutricia ®, Oikos®, Silk®, So Delicious® Dairy Free, STōK® Cold Brew Coffee ®, Too Good & Co™, and YoCrunch®.

Our Purpose

We’re committed to making a positive impact on our world. Rooted in our mission to bring health through food to as many people as possible, we’re proud to be the world’s largest B Corp.

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Our Benefits

Our commitment to making the world healthier starts with our employees.

• Physical Wellbeing We pay for the majority of your medical benefits – which include medical, dental and vision – with our competitive 80%/20% cost-sharing model.
• Mental Wellbeing Danoners receive fitness discounts, unlimited flexible time off and hybrid work schedules. We also have a range of programs that support mental health and substance abuse.
• Financial Support We offer a performance-based bonus, a 401(k) plan, tuition reimbursement, employee discount programs and voluntary perks.
• Family Care We offer caretaker benefits, 18 weeks of parental bonding, fertility, surrogacy, adoption benefits and pet insurance.
  
  

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Equal Opportunity Employer

Danone North America is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. It is our policy to give equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to legally protected characteristics, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state/provincial and/or local law. For our EEO policy statement and your EEO rights under law click here.

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