Kendall Hunt Publishing
Purchasing Coordinator
Kendall Hunt Publishing, Dubuque, Iowa, United States, 52001
Westmark Enterprises is seeking a skilled Purchasing Coordinator to oversee the purchase of manufacturing services for its publishing companies. This role involves managing vendor relationships related to printing and tangible items required for sales and marketing. The ideal candidate will possess a skill set that combines strong analytical, negotiation, and organizational capabilities. As a service-driven department, we are committed to adding value through a collaborative approach to procurement. This role requires the ability to assess data critically, negotiate effectively with suppliers, and manage procurement processes with efficiency and precision. By working closely with both internal teams and external partners, we strive to optimize cost, quality, and delivery, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and enhancing overall service delivery. If you are detail-oriented and thrive in a dynamic team environment, this role offers a great opportunity to make a real impact. Join our team today and be part of something bigger! Salary commensurate with experience.
Who We Are!
Westmark Enterprises is a support organization headquartered in Dubuque, Iowa that provides support functions such as information technology, human resources, inventory control, telecommunications, finance, and accounting for numerous affiliated companies, including Kendall Hunt Publishing, Westmark Development, Great River Learning, RCL Benziger, and Paradigm Education Solutions. To learn more about us, visit our website at
As a Purchasing Coordinator, you can expect to:
Reviews project specifications and previous costs and calculates manufacturing costs based on negotiated pricingAssigns manufacturing projects to vendorsCreates and negotiates schedules and workflows against deadlinesWorks with distribution partners and vendors to coordinate product assembly and/or repairsMakes necessary entries in Business Central system related to costs and spec updatesCollaborate with Production and Sales to offer the most cost-effective print solutionsWho We Need!
Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year College or university; Prior purchasing experience preferred.Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner, demonstrates attention to detail. Displays willingness to make decisions; exhibits sound and accurate judgmentCommunicates changes and progress; completes projects on time and budget. Responds to requests for service and assistance. Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; sets goals and objectives. Works within approved budgetListens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; participates in meetingsDemonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure qualityFollows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions;
c ompletes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan or solutions; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goalsWhy Us? We Understand It's More Than Just a Job!
Choosing a career path can be one of the most important decisions in one's life. Work is part of a person's identity. People need compelling reasons to remain at a job and a company day after day, year after year. As you consider a career change, we understand the benefits an employer offers are just as appealing as the job itself.
Kendall Hunt offers -
Job Stability.
Kendall Hunt and their family of companies have been around for over 75 yearsCareer Growth.
Gain some great experience to promote to higher roles - many of our leadership and upper management staff worked their way up in our family of companiesAffordable medical, dental, and vision insurance with Company paid life insurance, short term and long-term disabilityGenerous company match on 401(k) plan, as well as profit sharing15 days of PTO at hire, plus paid holidaysScholarship and tuition reimbursement
HRDept@kendallhunt.com
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Who We Are!
Westmark Enterprises is a support organization headquartered in Dubuque, Iowa that provides support functions such as information technology, human resources, inventory control, telecommunications, finance, and accounting for numerous affiliated companies, including Kendall Hunt Publishing, Westmark Development, Great River Learning, RCL Benziger, and Paradigm Education Solutions. To learn more about us, visit our website at
As a Purchasing Coordinator, you can expect to:
Reviews project specifications and previous costs and calculates manufacturing costs based on negotiated pricingAssigns manufacturing projects to vendorsCreates and negotiates schedules and workflows against deadlinesWorks with distribution partners and vendors to coordinate product assembly and/or repairsMakes necessary entries in Business Central system related to costs and spec updatesCollaborate with Production and Sales to offer the most cost-effective print solutionsWho We Need!
Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year College or university; Prior purchasing experience preferred.Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner, demonstrates attention to detail. Displays willingness to make decisions; exhibits sound and accurate judgmentCommunicates changes and progress; completes projects on time and budget. Responds to requests for service and assistance. Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; sets goals and objectives. Works within approved budgetListens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; participates in meetingsDemonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure qualityFollows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions;
c ompletes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan or solutions; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goalsWhy Us? We Understand It's More Than Just a Job!
Choosing a career path can be one of the most important decisions in one's life. Work is part of a person's identity. People need compelling reasons to remain at a job and a company day after day, year after year. As you consider a career change, we understand the benefits an employer offers are just as appealing as the job itself.
Kendall Hunt offers -
Job Stability.
Kendall Hunt and their family of companies have been around for over 75 yearsCareer Growth.
Gain some great experience to promote to higher roles - many of our leadership and upper management staff worked their way up in our family of companiesAffordable medical, dental, and vision insurance with Company paid life insurance, short term and long-term disabilityGenerous company match on 401(k) plan, as well as profit sharing15 days of PTO at hire, plus paid holidaysScholarship and tuition reimbursement
HRDept@kendallhunt.com
An Equal Opportunity Employer