Buyer

Our Program • Chicago, IL

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Buyer is a salaried, exempt position reporting to the Finance and Administration (F&A) Manager/Director. The Buyer is responsible for procuring all supplies, services, vendor contracts, and equipment for the center. This includes preparing and administering purchase order contracts, subcontracts, lease and rental agreements, and consultant contracts for equipment, services, repairs, utilities, and construction work in compliance with requirements and clauses of the prime contract related to procurement.

The Buyer prepares specifications and bid forms, solicits bids and quotations, screens offers, and awards purchase orders or subcontracts to obtain the sources needed to operate the center in accordance with contract requirements. The role also gathers data and assists the F&A Manager/Director with contract and lease negotiations. The Buyer ensures quality standards, delivery schedules, and contractual terms are met; seeks the best available prices; maintains a qualified vendor list annotated with each vendor’s socioeconomic status; and keeps procurement records to support Department of Labor and internal audits.

The position is based at Paul Simon Job Corps in Chicago, Illinois. Job Corps is a nationwide residential career training program serving eligible young people ages 16 through 24.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least one year of purchasing or related experience.
• Pass a drug screen in compliance with the Substance Abuse and Drug-Free Workplace policy.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with government procurement regulations.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Procure all supplies, services, vendor contracts, and equipment for the center.
• Prepare and administer purchase order contracts, subcontracts, lease and rental agreements, and consultant contracts for equipment, services, repairs, utilities, and construction work in compliance with applicable prime-contract procurement requirements.
• Prepare specifications and bid forms; solicit bids and quotations; screen offers; and award purchase orders or subcontracts.
• Gather data and assist the F&A Manager/Director in negotiating contracts and leases.
• Ensure adherence to quality standards, required delivery schedules, and contractual terms.
• Obtain the best available prices for goods and services.
• Maintain a qualified vendor list annotated with each vendor’s socioeconomic status.
• Maintain records of purchase requisitions, solicitations, and awards to support Department of Labor and internal audits.

Benefits

• Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 19 days of paid time off in the first year.
• 11 paid holidays.
• Retirement savings plan with employer match up to 5%.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Paid short-term and voluntary long-term disability.
• Group term life and AD&D insurance.
• Voluntary term life insurance.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer.
• PTO Exchange.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED