Minimum eligibility requirements

• High School diploma or general education degree (GED) acceptable
• Highly motivated self-starter, with ability to work independently, take ownership of projects and multi-task, manage time and meet deadlines
• Ability to represent the Company in a positive and professional manner.
• Must possess strong organizational skills and be detail oriented.
• Must pass criminal background check.
• Must meet all health requirements.
• Must be able to perform the duties and responsibilities (Essential Job Functions) with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, to interact independently with both internal customers and external suppliers at all staff levels. Fluent in English.
• Advanced analytical capabilities, including cost models, spend downs and budgets
• Ability to conduct issue analysis, solution development, and conflict resolution
• Ability to influence actions/decisions of customers and suppliers (at all levels)
• Ownership of and input into departmental direction
• Formulate strategies and approaches to achieve project objectives
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (e.g. Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
• Must demonstrate initiative and ownership of assigned responsibilities

• Ability to work collaboratively and openly with cross-functional business partners, members of the Company’s Leadership Team, and domestic and international vendors
• Excellent analytical skills, and passion to learn new things to improve
• Results-oriented with excellent problem-solving skills and a strong work ethic

Preferred Skills

• Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Essential functions

• Initiating and drafting Procurement requisitions in line with Procurement spend guidelines.
• Ensuring the purchase order is written to match the supplier invoice submissions (quantity/unit price)
• Work within the Procurement team communicating with Sourcing buyers as needed for new quote or new supplier needs
• Effectively drive execution of the sourcing strategy for key projects which includes ability to create and utilize the most appropriate sourcing tools / templates, align community needs, identify supply alternatives (inclusive of diverse suppliers), effectively communicate with suppliers, and influence cross functional teams / advisory groups.

• Manage all incoming purchase needs and/or needs related to Purchase Order management
• Measure and manage stock according to supply guidelines / inventory, procure / order additional stock as appropriate.

• Facilitate departmental requests for purchases

• Initiate and facilitate the policies and procedures for training on procurement / purchasing.
• Coordinate the training with the community leaders, new and existing employees to ensure all are well versed in the policies and procedures for the Procurement program.
• Identify training needs by evaluating weakness and areas that need additional training
• Build training program and preparing teaching plans to ensure the community leaders are fully versed in the policies and procedures of procurement / create competent materials for training

• Manage all incoming purchase orders to ensure timely delivery and related to Purchase Order management
• Ensure uninterrupted supply of goods and services in accordance with the timelines set in the procurement action plan.
• Providing support to the Procurement Director
• Performing of other tasks as necessary for high performance of procurement and supply management activities / other job duties as assigned