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Procurement Specialist

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors degree in related field.
• 2 yrs. related experience.
• An equivalent combination of education, certification, training, and/or experience may suffice for the above requirements.
• Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) Level 2 background screening requirements.May be required to have or obtain additional formal industry certification(s) based on area of assignment.
• Employer performs a pre-employment drug screening.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• None

In addition to meeting the minimum qualifications listed above, an individual must be able to perform each of the established essential functions in order to perform this job successfully.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of purchasing procedures and inventory control procedures.
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service.
• Operate a computer and create documents using Microsoft Office Suite and applicable department/organization specific software.
• Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Establish and maintain a collaborative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Organizational and completion skills.
• Regularly attend work and arrive punctually for designated work schedule.
• Communicate orally and in writing.

MISSION:

The mission of BAC is to provide persons with disabilities innovative services and opportunities to achieve personal success.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Procurement Specialist performs intermediate-level accounting work and is responsible for sourcing and procuring materials, equipment, and services for BAC using best-value procurement principles. The specialist develops and executes procurement plans to acquire necessary products and services when and where needed at optimal value for BAC. Using multiple software systems, the specialist collects, records, analyzes, reports on, and maintains the integrity of all relevant departmental data. This includes handling purchasing processes, purchase orders, and records. As the primary purchaser, the specialist regularly communicates with vendors, accounting, project managers, operations managers, and the Director of Production and Logistics.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The list of essential functions below is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this job. Other duties may be assigned based on business need.

• Develop plans to procure equipment, supplies and services from AbilityOne vendors and commercial sources if special circumstances prevent AbilityOne fulfillment. However, ensure that products ordered still meet requirements. Take advantage of bulk purchasing when economical and storage space is available.
• Maintains a list of suppliers capable of rapid delivery. Updates the inventory management database within 24 hours of product receipt. Procures materials and services within budget constraints. Identifies and streamlines suppliers to optimize procurement of goods and services.
• Ensures all raw materials are consistent across all contract sites, negotiates with vendors on prices, shipping methods and delivery times.
• Generates, maintains and updates purchase orders for raw materials and components and submits them to approved vendor. Closely monitors supplier delivery schedules and maintains vendor score cards.
• Communicates with vendors to expedite deliveries when needed to ensure materials availability.
• Responsible for maintaining and monitoring inventory level components.
• Embodies a cooperative working relationship with suppliers through regular, initiative-taking communication.
• Ensures that goods purchased match the invoice received.
• Maintain all files in the company share drive in an organized manner to allow cross functional use.
• Assisting with inventory counts as needed.
• Monitors inventory to ensure flow of goods remains positive.
• Maintains documentation of all purchases and vendor communication.
• Prepares any documentation needed by the Director, Project Managers, and Operations Managers.
• Works with the Director and the Project Managers to help establish use and purchasing projections.
• Schedules and tracks all preventative maintenance for all equipment, tools, and machinery across BAC.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

• None

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TRAVEL:

No travel is expected for this position.

WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE(IF APPLICABLE):

Must be authorized to access and work on government installations.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Depending on functional area of assignment, tasks involve physical effort in sedentary to light work, which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (up to 20 pounds regularly). Tasks may involve extended periods of time sitting at a workstation and utilizing a keyboard.

ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

Tasks are regularly performed inside without exposure to adverse environmental conditions (e.g., dirt, heat, cold, rain, fumes).

SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:

Some tasks require manual dexterity, in addition to visual and hearing acuity.

Availability: Full Time

Salary: $19.50

Benefits:

• Medical insurance offered.
• Free Dental and Vision insurance for employee
• Paid holidays, vacation, sick, and personal days
• Supplemental benefits available through AFLAC
• Additional programs include company paid term life and ADandD insurance, short and long-term disability coverage and a 401(k) plan that includes a company match.
• Supplemental voluntary life and ADandD insurance available
• Employee Assistance program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Eligible for Performance Bonus plans
• Profit Sharing

Accepting applications until positions filled

*A completed application is required

BAC

Providing innovative services for individuals with disabilities to achieve personal success

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. We are a Drug-Free Workplace.