Responsibilities:

• Researching and reviewing markets for the best source of supplies.
• Bidding for goods as required and negotiating favorable prices and terms.
• Tracking and creating a purchase history, and inventory reporting.
• Assisting the Manager with budget planning. 
• Reviewing requests to purchase daily, to decide the appropriate actions needed based on the established procedures, experience, and judgment with minimal supervision. 
• Monitoring the quality and timeliness of materials and goods supplied. 
• Following up on the status of purchase orders with vendors and communicating that status with internal customers.

Requirements for Success:

• An associate's degree or 3 years; experience in a purchasing role.
• Competency in effective purchasing techniques and principles. 
• Ability to focus on a specified group of merchandise including office/janitorial supplies, printed materials, paper, and stationery supplies. 
• Effective utilization of computer systems including company and industry-related software for essential job functions. 

IFBI Perks:

• An organization that values work/life balance
• Paid Vacation/Sick Leave
• 401K w/ Match
• Potential for a yearly bonus with a possible payout of up to 20% of the salary
• Benefits eligibility within 30 days of employment
• Collaborate in a team environment
• Paid volunteer hours