Description:
BASIC FUNCTIONS: Bids out and negotiates prices with suppliers for merchandise and equipment. Purchases consumables and non-consumables including office supplies, equipment, food and household items. Researches, compares and recommends purchases, based on appropriate bids.
MAJOR DUTIES:
- Completes bid sheet, forwards to vendors and processes responses.
- Prepares bids, processes disposition of requisition and forwards copies to requisitioner.
- Prepares all purchase orders based on requisition, bids and inventory.
- Secures payment authorization from authorized staff for invoices received for which no purchase order was issued for items such as bread and milk.
- Apprises the Purchasing Manager of unusual purchasing as compared with historical spending patterns.
- Prepares and submits accurate tracking log on usage of non-consumable items and conducts analysis of inventory stock level.
- Maintains inventory for office/janitorial supplies for all locations.
- Submits copies of purchase orders for equipment and furniture to the Purchasing Manager for inventory purposes.
- Reconciles incoming invoices against packing slips and purchase orders. Assembles payment documents (invoice, purchase orders and packing slips).
- Maintains current files of purchase orders, log of vendors’ bids, and records of items purchased.
- Serves as back-up to Purchasing Manager during vacations and other absences.
- Performs other duties as requested or assigned.
SCHEDULE: M-F 9AM-5PM
SALARY: $45,000-$45,000 / yearly
LOCATION: NY, NY 10038
We offer excellent benefits including:
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Generous time off that includes 4 weeks of vacation
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Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
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Discounted Commuter benefits
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Life insurance & Long term disability
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Eligible for Federal Student Loan Repayment Program
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Training and other additional voluntary benefits
To join our diverse team, please include salary requirements with your resume/application submission. Please visit us at www.lesc.org EEO Minorities/Women/Disabled/Vet
Requirements:
QUALIFICATIONS - EDUCATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
- Associate Degree plus 2 years experience in Purchasing or Business Management or 5 years experience in Purchasing or Certification in Purchasing Management/Purchasing Practitioner Accreditation. Excellent negotiating skills. Computer competent.