Overview

Job Location:
Saint Louis Support Center

Coordinator, Development Purchasing

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 orders
  • Manage the shop drawing review and approval process
  • Manage the creation of the FF&E CDO (budget) for all new café projects
  • Maintain consistent focus on assisting construction and design teams in reducing timelines and costs
  • Resolve on-site issues with vendors to maintain construction schedules
  • Manage the processing of vendor invoicing and payment applications
  • Purchasing support for system-wide rollouts as needed

Qualifications:

  • 2-3 years of prior experience in a purchasing or closely related role
  • Excellent computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Products
  • Experience with Workday Purchasing Software a plus.
  • Strong organizational, scheduling & time management skills
  • Ability 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 simultaneously
  • Ability to communicate well, and work productively with internal and external individuals within the architectural, design, construction, manufacturing, logistics and procurement communities
  • Strong 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

Saint Louis Support Center