Procurement Coordinator

7-Eleven is an iconic family of brands with over 86,000 locations, surpassing every retailer in the world. We revolutionize convenience, restaurants and fuel through cutting edge innovation - working hard to be the customer's first choice. 7-Eleven empowers our employees to "activate awesome" and make a meaningful impact in their stores and communities every day. If you're ready to grow, lead and make a difference, come join our team and help shape the future of convenience.

JOB SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Procurement Manager, the Procurement Coordinator plays a key role in supporting the efficiency and accuracy of procurement operations across the organization. This position is responsible for maintaining procurement data integrity, investigating and resolving purchasing and inventory-related issues, and ensuring the timely availability of products to support business needs. The role works closely with Buying, Pricing, Finance, Distribution, and external suppliers to identify risks, resolve discrepancies, and recommend process improvements that enhance operational performance. Through strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and cross-functional collaboration, the Procurement Coordinator helps ensure reliable procurement processes, effective supplier performance, and sound inventory management practices.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:

• Maintain the integrity of procurement master data by validating item and supplier records, investigating discrepancies, and coordinating corrections to support accurate purchasing, inventory management, and financial reporting.

• Validate and implement supplier cost changes, ensuring supporting documentation, effective dates, and required approvals are in place; investigate and resolve discrepancies with Buying, Pricing, and Finance teams to minimize purchasing and margin variances.

• Coordinate item listings, product changes, and system updates across multiple departments, ensuring all required information is accurate, complete, and processed in a timely manner.

• Analyze product usage trends, demand fluctuations, and procurement exceptions to identify root causes, distinguish data issues from legitimate business changes, and implement approved ERP system updates.

• Develop, maintain, and analyze procurement reports to identify operational risks, monitor outstanding issues, and recommend corrective actions that improve process effectiveness and data accuracy.

• Monitor aged, damaged, excess, and short-dated inventory, assess financial and operational exposure, and collaborate with Buying and Distribution teams to implement approved inventory disposition strategies.

• Support procurement-related projects by performing data validation, user testing, implementation coordination, and post-implementation follow-up to ensure successful outcomes.

• Execute assigned purchasing activities within delegated authority, including reviewing replenishment requirements, issuing purchase orders, monitoring supplier commitments, and resolving delivery and service exceptions.

• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned in support of departmental and organizational objectives.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

EDUCATION: High School/GED - post-secondary education in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Commerce, or a related field is considered an asset.

YEARS OF RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE: 1+ years experience in procurement, purchasing, inventory management, supply chain, distribution, or a related administrative or operational role preferred.

YEARS OF MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE: NA

CERTIFICATIONS / LICENSES: No certifications required. Coursework or professional development in procurement, supply chain, inventory management, or related disciplines is considered an asset.

SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Microsoft Excel, including data analysis, reporting, and spreadsheet management.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to investigate discrepancies, identify root causes, and implement effective solutions.

• Knowledge of procurement, purchasing, inventory management, and supply chain processes within a distribution or retail environment.

• Experience working with ERP systems and maintaining accurate master data, including item, supplier, and pricing information.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and external suppliers.

• Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• High attention to detail and accuracy when processing data, reviewing reports, and performing transactional activities.

• Demonstrated ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and escalate issues appropriately based on operational or financial risk.

• Continuous improvement mindset with a proactive approach to identifying process efficiencies and enhancing operational effectiveness.

If an hourly or salary range is included in this ad it represents the range 7-Eleven in good faith believes is the range of compensation for this role at the time of this posting. The Company may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in this state. This range may be modified in the future. No amount is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable under the terms and conditions of the applicable policies and plans. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, long-term incentive compensation, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

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