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The Arc Erie County New York has been supporting children and adults with disabilities, and their families in achieving their desired quality of life by creating opportunities through comprehensive services for over 65 years.
The Arc Erie County is looking for a Procurement Specialist!
Who we are: A local non-profit organization that supports children & adults with disabilities and their families in achieving their desired quality of life by creating opportunities through comprehensive quality services!
What you’ll be doing: As our Procurement Specialist, you will be responsible for assisting in the implementation of procurement activities across multiple categories of spending.
You will be responsible for…
What we need from you:
Associate Degree in Business Administration or related field plus (2) yrs relevant experience OR
High School diploma or equivalent plus (6) yrs relevant experience
What The Arc Erie County can offer:
Job Description
Position Summary:
Responsible for assisting in the implementation of procurement activities across multiple categories of spending, while ensuring that goods and services flow continuously into the organization at lowest total cost of ownership. Engage in ethical and professional corporate procurement policies through vendor relations and contract management.
Reporting Relationship:
Work under the supervision of the AP Manager and in tandem with the Procurement Cordinator. Work closely with the accounts payable department to ensure proper flow of the procurement function.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
Qualifications and Education Requirements:
Associate’s Degree in Business Administration or a related field PLUS two years relevant experience, such as leadership roles in purchasing, contracts, negotiations and office workflow practices.
OR
High School Diploma PLUS six years of relevant experience, such as leadership roles in purchasing, contracts, negotiations and office workflow practices.
Essential Job Functions:
The ability to read, write, analyze, be perceptive/comprehensive, show good judgment, have good math &, decision making skills, independent action, planning & prioritizing and follow directions.Work independently as well as cooperatively with others. Be approachable, enthusiastic, personable, work under pressure and meet job-related deadlines accordingly.
The ability to communicate with individuals in a positive manner, demonstrate the ability to be a leader and serve as an appropriate role model to staff members. Receive supervision instruction in a positive manner. Adhere to and administer Agency’s policies, procedures, rules and regulations. Maintain a professional attitude and appearance at all times.
The ability to operate business equipment; telephones, fax machines, computer hardware and software, including applications and programming, copiers, calculators, etc.
Agency Principles:
I have received and reviewed the above job description and essential physical demand form.
I can perform the assigned job duties. I agree to the job responsibilities therein.
______ WITHOUT reasonable accommodations.
_______WITH reasonable accommodations.
If a reasonable accommodation is needed, please explain:
__________________________________________________ ___________________________
Signature Date
“The Arc Erie County New York is an Equal Opportunity Employer”
The Arc Erie County New York is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and strong advocate of workforce diversity. Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Disability/Veteran.
Full Time
$65k-81k (estimate)
12/07/2023
06/12/2024
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