Purchasing Coordinator

Be the Link Between Data, Vendors & Strategy!

HQ Location: Marshall, MN

Schwan's Company, a U.S. affiliate of the global lifestyle brand CJ CheilJedang Corporation, is a leader in manufacturing and marketing quality foods enjoyed nationwide. We have beloved brands like Red Baron®, Tony's®, Big Daddy's®, Villa Prima™ and Freschetta® pizzas; bibigo®, Pagoda® Asian-style snacks and we can't forget Mrs. Smith's® and Edwards® pies! We bring families and communities together through great food. Join our team and see the opportunities are real, and the sky is the limit; this isn't just a job, it's a seat at the table!

Are you detail-driven, tech-savvy, and ready to play a key role in purchasing and supply chain operations? Our team is looking for a Purchasing Coordinator to support the Strategic Sourcing process with data management, reporting, and contract administration. In this role, you'll be the go-to expert for organizing supplier information, maintaining records, and helping our team make informed decisions that impact the entire business.

Ready to bring your organizational skills and data expertise to a role where every detail matters? Apply today to join our Purchasing team!

Responsibilities:

• Prepare vendor scorecards, complaint graphs, and purchase history for supplier reviews
• Manage and monitor contract record retention—organizing, auditing, and ensuring compliance with requirements
• Collect and share supplier/product details to support successful new product launches
• Generate pricing, gross margin, and performance reports for leadership and cross-functional teams
• Maintain contract data in enterprise systems, including product contracts, volume commitments, and pricing
• Partner with suppliers and plant locations to resolve invoice discrepancies and monitor inventory levels
• Facilitate the approval process for vendor contracts while keeping files accurate and up-to-date
• Compile data for forecasting, cost savings tracking, and annual budgeting processes
• Build organized reports and presentations for leadership that help drive decision-making
• Establish initial confidentiality agreements and find vendor contact information

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent mix of education and experience) and 2 years in a role involving tracking and reporting data or data analysis experience
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Experience working cross-functionally with finance, operations, and suppliers
• MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and familiarity with Cognos or SAP helpful

Compensation and Benefits:

The base salary range for this position is $18.90 - $33.00 per hour. The pay range represents the numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to educations, skills, work experience, certifications, geography etc. As such, starting pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range.

Beyond base salary, we offer a competitive Total Rewards package focusing on your overall well-being. We are proud to offer a strong foundation of health benefits, retirement and financial wellbeing, time off programs, wellbeing support programs.

The employing subsidiaries of Schwan's Company are Equal Employment Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, age, race, color, religion, gender, vet status, national origin, or other protected class.

Education: Bachelor's or equivalent or combination of education and experience

Years of Related Experience: 1-3 years related experience

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Advanced PC skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Cognos, SAP, etc., solid communication and interpersonal skills as well as analytical and problem solving skills.

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications associated with the job. An individual must be able to perform all ofthe duties and responsibilities listed in a fully competent manner to be considered successful in the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individualswith disabilities to perform essential duties and responsibilities.