Kenan Advantage Group

Indirect Purchasing Coordinator

Kenan Advantage Group  •  North Canton, OH (Onsite)  •  13 hours ago
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Job Description

Job Location: 96 North Canton OH CSC - North Canton, OH 44720
Position Type: Procurement
Travel Percentage: None
Job Shift: 8hr
Job Category: NAWe are seeking a detail-oriented Indirect Purchasing Coordinator to support daily purchasing operations. This role focuses on vendor setup, processing purchasing requests, maintaining documentation, obtaining required forms from supplies, and helping ensure procurement activities stay organized and on schedule.  This is a hands-on administrative purchasing role that requires strong follow-through, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
This is an onsite, hourly position. Our North Canton, Ohio office offers a welcoming and conveniently located work environment, including a cafeteria with hot meals, a coffee café, and a gym for employees.  Candidates must currently reside in NE Ohio.  Sponsorship and relocation are not available for this position.

Position Summary
Facilitate day to day Indirect Purchasing activities, including driving cost optimization, supplier accountability, process excellence, and sourcing initiatives across categories.
Essential Functions
- Vendor vetting and setup – requesting and receiving required paperwork
- Handle the purchasing of supplies, shop tools and other items needed for both the corporate office and the field.
- Assist with reporting, data entry, and basic spend analysis to support purchasing activities.
As Needed Functions
- Coordinate the implementation of new or updated national accounts, including overseeing office supplies, furniture, and travel.
- Support all functions across the Procurement Department.
- Assist the team with gathering vendor quotes, comparing pricing information, and supporting sourcing projects as needed.

Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 1-3 years of administrative, purchasing support, office operations, vendor management, or related experience preferred.
- Will consider high school graduates with office experience, strong organizational skills, and demonstrated leadership through school, work, volunteer, or extracurricular activities.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and Outlook)
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong analytical and interpersonal skills
- Ability to handle multiple tasks, with awareness of deadlines.
- Ability to identify processes needing improvement, and to recommend improvements.
- Ability to use independent judgment to make decisions.
- Basic familiarity with accounts payable and accounting processes is a plus
Note: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and skills required of associates so classified. Management retains the right to assign or reassign duties at any time. Job description is subject to change.
All employees of the Company are expected to:
1.  Promote positive work habits including effective and timely communication, teamwork and respect for co-workers.
2.  Provide constructive guidance to other employees and representatives of third parties.
3.  Contribute to providing the highest quality of products and services to customers.
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Kenan Advantage Group

About Kenan Advantage Group

The Kenan Advantage Group, Inc. ("KAG"​) is North America's largest tank truck transporter and logistics provider, delivering energy commodities, renewable fuels, chemicals, specialty products, food products and merchant gases.

KAG operates out of over 300 terminal and satellite locations throughout North America. KAG also provides specialized supply chain logistics services through KAG Logistics (www.kaglogistics.com).

KAG’s uncompromising commitment to our people, customers and community is founded in our core values. We believe in putting people first, developing strong partnerships, maintaining the highest standards of safety and security, behaving with integrity, environmental sustainability, and promoting diversity, equity and inclusion. These values are at the heart of everything we do.

Industry
Transportation & Logistics
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
North Canton, OH
Year Founded
1991
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