BUYER

ENDLESS HORIZONS•Milwaukee, WI

About The Position

Horizons Youth Services at Milwaukee Job Corps is hiring a full-time Buyer at its Milwaukee Job Corps Center. The Buyer performs finance and accounting support for Center purchases in accordance with Department of Labor, PRH, Contract Center, and Horizons Youth Services requirements. The role procures property, services, and supplies efficiently and in compliance with applicable company and government policies and regulations. A high school diploma or GED and one year of experience are required; a bachelor’s degree is preferred. A valid state driver's license is required.

Requirements

One year of experience.
Experience with Excel and purchasing applications.
Ability to work in fast-paced, deadline-oriented situations.
High school diploma or GED.
Valid state driver's license.
Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations where applicable.
Ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds occasionally.
Required vision capabilities include close, distance, and peripheral vision.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Procure property, services, and supplies in a cost-efficient and timely manner, following company and government policies, including OFCCP and Department of Labor requirements.
Ensure compliance with approved contractor purchasing system review policies and procedures, and document acquisitions in the automated financial/procurement system.
Issue and maintain purchasing requisitions and purchase orders in accordance with corporate procurement policies.
Develop and post requirements through Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Invitations for Bids (IFBs), or Requests for Quotations (RFQs), as required; ensure compliance with Davis-Bacon and Service Contract Wage determinations when required.
Establish systems for periodic self-evaluation of procurement activities to support integrity and accountability and prevent fraud, waste, and abuse.
Follow applicable procurement regulations, including company policy, the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Department of Labor Acquisition Standards, OMB Circulars, and Executive Orders.
Provide advance notice or seek Contracting Officer consent through the region as specified by the center’s operating contract and/or Contractor’s Purchasing System Review (CPSR).
Establish an environmentally preferred purchasing policy for ongoing consumables and durable goods that protects the environment and public health, conserves natural resources, and minimizes waste.
Perform other duties assigned by management within the employee’s capabilities.