Purchasing Coordinator

This position is located at our Creve Coeur, MO office. This is NOT a remote position.

Westin Trading, Inc. is a national trading company based in Saint Louis Missouri. Focusing on business-to-business sales, we have become a leader in the wholesale grocery industry.

Our primary business is buying and selling full truckloads of nationally branded grocery products.

We are looking for a Purchasing Coordinator.

The Ideal candidate will posses previous negotiation & purchasing experience. You will work with our Sales Account Managers in their day-to-day activities. You will also do Data Analysis, create reports, and negotiate costs when necessary.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work with our current sources in obtaining new offers and negotiating costs.
• Accurately enter product for sale in company system and maintain these quotes weekly.
• Assist Account Managers with purchase transactions and cost negotiations when needed.
• Analize data and make logical inferences
• Product research using company and industry databases.

Skills:

• Strong communication skills with experience via phone is critical.
• Ability to work with a multitude of vendors simultaneously.
• Previous experience, and success, negotiating costs.
• Must possess accurate entry skills.
• Must be able to work efficiently both independently and within a team.
• The ideal candidate will be self-motivated and driven.
• Ability to organize and prioritize within a fast-moving environment.

Benefits include:

Excellent health, vision, and dental coverage. Health premiums for employees covered 100%. 401(k) plan with company match. Paid vacations and holidays.

The ideal candidate will have the opportunity of transitioning into Purchasing Manager earning commissions related to their purchases.

Salary based on experience.

Please e-mail resumes to info@westintrading.com.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Microsoft Excel: 5 years (Required)
• Purchasing: 5 years (Required)
• Negotiation: 5 years (Required)

Work Location: In person