DLF - BV · 2 days ago
Procurement Coordinator
Albany, OR
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expDLF is a global leader in high-quality grass seed for agriculture and turf, dedicated to creating a sustainable future. They are seeking a detail-oriented Procurement Coordinator to ensure timely and accurate procurement of seed and related materials while strengthening supplier relationships across North America.
Farming
Responsibilities
Raise, review, and manage purchase orders for seed, and related materials in the ERP
Ensure purchase requisitions and orders are accurate, approved, and aligned with planning requirements
Coordinate order confirmations and communicate expected delivery dates to relevant stakeholders
Track supplier performance against lead times and escalate any potential delays
Support price and quantity verification during order receipt and invoice matching processes
Maintain regular communication with suppliers to monitor order status and resolve issues
Coordinate inbound deliveries to align with production and warehouse scheduling
Liaise with the Inventory Coordinator and Warehouse teams to confirm receipt and quality of materials
Ensure documentation (e.g. packing lists, certificates, test results) is received and filed appropriately
Assist with onboarding and maintenance of supplier information in the ERP system
Collaborate with the Supply Planning team to understand material demand forecasts and timing
Assist with maintaining accurate reorder points, lead times, and other procurement parameters in the ERP
Monitor stock levels and communicate replenishment needs to prevent shortages
Provide input into safety stock and reorder strategies for packaging and seed materials
Contribute to weekly planning and operational meetings, providing supplier and material status updates
Maintain accurate purchasing data and supplier records in the ERP and planning systems
Use Excel and Power BI to track and analyse procurement performance metrics such as on-time delivery, supplier responsiveness, and order accuracy
Identify and report variances between planned and actual deliveries, and recommend corrective actions
Support process improvements and documentation related to purchasing workflows and system use
Maintain records and reports in compliance with company policies and audit requirements
Support internal and external audits related to procurement and supplier activities
Participate in team meetings and continuous improvement initiatives
Perform other duties as assigned by the manager
Qualification
Required
Strong understanding of purchasing processes and supply chain principles
2–4 years of experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply coordination within a manufacturing or agricultural environment
Proven experience with ERP systems (Navision, SAP, Oracle, or equivalent)
Sound Excel skills for data analysis and reporting; familiarity with Power BI preferred
Excellent organisational and communication skills with attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to build positive supplier relationships
Ability to work overtime hours as necessary
Preferred
Associate or Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field
Experience working with agricultural or seed products
Familiarity with Anaplan or other planning/reporting systems
Demonstrated experience in supplier performance monitoring or KPI reporting
Benefits
Full benefits package, including health, retirement, and paid time off.
Company
DLF - BV
DLF is gespecialiseerd op het gebied van de veredeling en productie van zaden van gras, klaver, luzerne en voederbieten.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase