Purchasing & Procurement Coordinator

Schylling is an award-winning toy company that has been putting smiles on the faces of children, and children-at-heart, for over 40 years. We are in a historic old mill in the charming and idyllic New England town of North Andover, MA.

We are currently recruiting a detail-oriented and proactive Purchasing and Procurement Coordinator to support our purchasing team and oversee a dedicated portfolio of vendor accounts. This role is key to streamlining procurement operations and fostering productive supplier relationships. The ideal candidate brings strong organizational skills, collaborative energy, and a sharp eye for detail, ensuring every process is executed with precision and reliability.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide administrative support to the purchasing team, including processing purchase orders, maintaining documentation, and updating data in the ERP system.
• Monitor order confirmations and track purchase statuses to ensure timely and accurate delivery of goods and services.
• Assist the VP of Supply Chain with operational tasks such as coordinating meetings, managing follow-ups, and preparing purchasing-related reports and spreadsheets.
• Act as the primary contact for assigned vendors: place orders, monitor shipments, resolve basic issues, and manage transactional communications independently.
• Maintain up-to-date records of purchase orders, pricing, specifications, vendor contact information, and confirmations with a high level of accuracy.
• Collaborate with internal departments to support order tracking, payments, and documents to ensure timely deliveries.
• Support the creation of vendor quote requests and gather relevant pricing or product data for procurement team review.
• Ensure compliance with internal procurement policies and procedures throughout the ordering process.
• Participate in team meetings and contribute to special purchasing initiatives and projects as needed.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate or bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field preferred.
• 1–3 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, or administrative support.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively across teams and with external vendors.
• Experience with International vendors preferred.
• Exceptional organizational and time management abilities, with a keen eye for detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite—especially Excel and Outlook; experience using ERP or purchasing systems is a plus.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks independently while thriving in a collaborative team environment.

The base salary range for this position is $55,000 to $65,000. Offered base compensation within this range will be determined based on a candidate’s qualifications, experience, geographic location and other factors relevant to the scope and responsibilities of this role.

Schylling offers a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage with an 80% company contribution, company-paid life and disability insurance, PTO and at least 10 paid holidays, product discount, and a two-year cliff vesting 401k with weekly company match and eligibility after 30 days.

About Schylling:

At Schylling, we are on a mission to create timeless moments of joy, laughter, and imagination for kids of all ages. Since 1975, our toys have been designed to spark creativity and deliver smiles, both delightful playthings from years past and innovative new items with a nostalgic appeal. We offer iconic brands such as NeeDoh®, LAVA® Lamp, Big Wheel®, Schylling hand puppets, Sea-Monkeys® and a variety of other toys that satisfy curiosity, encourage discovery, and help people find their best mellow and chill.