Purchasing Coordinator

We are seeking a Purchasing Coordinator to join the KIPP TEAM & Family purchasing team. In this pivotal role, you will collaborate with directors of school operations, budget managers, other operations teammates and vendors to ensure that teachers and staff can access essential goods and services efficiently and promptly. This includes maintaining compliance with procurement policies and public-school regulations. The Purchasing Team plays a crucial role in the operational excellence of our schools, empowering instructional and support staff to focus on their primary mission: guiding students toward academic achievement and lifelong success.Key ResponsibilitiesAs a Purchasing Coordinator, you will take on a range of critical responsibilities, including:Purchase Order Management: Ensure the accurate and timely processing of purchase orders in alignment with our service-level agreements.Compliance Enforcement: Uphold organizational policies and ensure adherence to public school procurement regulations.Communication & Collaboration: Foster strong working relationships with school and department operations teams and build productive vendor partnerships.Order Tracking: Provide clear and consistent updates regarding the status and delivery of goods and services.Financial Coordination: Collaborate with the Accounts Payable team to ensure seamless purchasing-to-payment workflows and assist the accounting team in maintaining accurate and compliant purchasing records.Data Maintenance: Regularly review and manage aged encumbrance reports to ensure data accuracy and integrity.Problem-Solving: Resolve issues proactively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.