The Development Purchasing Coordinator will support the purchasing process for New Cafes, Remodels, Roll-out Projects, and Replacement Equipment including scheduling and communication with vendors, contractors, and internal team members.

This position will be located out of the Panera Bread Support Center, located in Fenton, MO.  There will be flexibility to work remotely within this market. 

Responsibilities:

Support the distribution and tracking of all RFQs and purchase ordersManage the shop drawing review and approval processManage the creation of the FF&E CDO (budget) for all new café projectsMaintain consistent focus on assisting construction and design teams in reducing timelines and costsResolve on-site issues with vendors to maintain construction schedulesManage the processing of vendor invoicing and payment applicationsPurchasing support for system-wide rollouts as needed

Qualifications:

2-3 years of prior experience in a purchasing or closely related roleExcellent computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft ProductsExperience with Workday Purchasing Software a plus.Strong organizational, scheduling & time management skillsAbility to work both independently and as a team player and thrive in a fast paced, high-pressure environment dependent on managing multiple project timelines and schedules simultaneouslyAbility to communicate well, and work productively with internal and external individuals within the architectural, design, construction, manufacturing, logistics and procurement communitiesStrong work ethic, high degree of professionalism with the ability to work with little supervision, handle multiple tasks in an organized manner, produce quality work and meet strict deadlines

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

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