Buyer

Eckerd Connects•Chicago, IL

17d•$45,000 - $48,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Buyer reports to the Finance and Administration (F & A) Manager/Director and is a salaried, exempt position. The Buyer is responsible for the procurement of all supplies, services, vendor contracts and equipment for the center. This role involves preparing and administering purchase order contracts, subcontracts, lease/rental agreements, and consultant contracts. The Buyer will also prepare specifications/bid forms, solicit bids, screen offers, and award purchase orders or subcontracts. Additionally, the Buyer will gather data for contract and lease negotiations, ensure adherence to quality standards and contractual terms, obtain the best prices, and maintain a qualified vendor list. Record-keeping for procurement activities is also a key responsibility to support audits.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent
One (1) year of purchasing or related experience required
Required to pass a drug screen in compliance with our Substance Abuse and Drug-Free Workplace policy.

Nice To Haves

Prefer experience with Government procurement regulations.
Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record preferred.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the procurement of all supplies, services, vendor contracts and equipment for the center.
Prepare and administer all purchase order contracts, subcontracts, lease/rental agreements and consultant contracts for equipment, service, repairs, utilities, and construction work in compliance with all requirements and clauses of the prime contract pertaining to procurement.
Prepare specifications/bid forms, solicit bids and quotations, screen offer, and award purchase orders or subcontracts required to obtain the sources necessary to operate the center in accordance with the requirements of the contract.
Gathers data for and assists the F&A Manager/Director in the negotiation of contracts and leases.
Ensure adherence to quality standards, required delivery schedules and contractual terms; obtain the best prices available for goods and services as well as maintains a qualified vendor list annotated as to socioeconomic status of each vendor.
Establishes and maintains records of purchase requisitions, solicitations, and awards to support DOL audit of compliance with contractual requirements and internal audit of compliance with center policies and procedures.