Indirect Procurement/Accounts Payable Coordinator-Contingent

***THIS IS AN 6-MONTH CONTINGENT POSITION***

Position is located in St. Louis, MO. Local Candidates will be considered.

This position is part of Purina's Finance Department, supporting the daily activities of Indirect Purchasing and Accounts Payable. Indirect Purchasing support will primarily be creating call-off PO's for the Co-Packer team. Accounts payable activities will include handling miscellaneous checks, vendor/internal questions and research including resolution of Parked and Blocked invoices, researching outstanding checks. Seasonal activities will include support of annual 1099 statements.

HOURS:
Monday - Friday 40 hours/week

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Co-Packer Purchase Order creation of call-off PO's to support St. Louis Co-packing team.
- Includes Indirect and Administrative PO Accounts Payable Support (Internal & External questions & research)
- Vendor Management (vendor payables and ad hoc research on payables)
- Covering Purchase Order lifecycle
- Annual 1099 Support.
- 50% Repetitive PO creation, 50% working with co-pack and packaging vendors for timely and accurate purchase order creation/resolution (Parked/Blocked).

TECHNICAL SKILLS NEEDED:
Intermediate Excel capabilities (10-key)
SAP experience is a plus

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
High School Diploma or higher
1+ year of prior experience in A/P Vendor communications or customer service experience

***THIS IS AN 6-MONTH CONTINGENT POSITION***

Position is located in St. Louis, MO. Local Candidates will be considered.