Buyer 850-07

Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh • Pittsburgh, PA

7d

About The Position

The primary purpose of this position is to support the Purchasing Manager by performing purchasing functions for the Procurement Department. The incumbent will process requisitions, initiate purchase orders, monitor maintenance agreements, and receive and analyze bid requests.
All activities must support the Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh (“HACP” or “Authority”) mission, strategic goals and objectives.
The position duties and responsibilities listed below describe the general nature and scope of work. Other responsibilities, duties and skills may be required and assigned, as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Finance, or related field, and a minimum of 3 years of experience working in a purchasing or related environment. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• To perform this job successfully, the employee must be familiar with maintenance, office, household and security supplies and have some knowledge of equipment.
• The employee should have strong computer skills (MS Word, Excel, and Gmail).
• Must have the ability to learn other computer software programs as required by assigned tasks.
• To perform this job successfully, the employee is frequently required to remain in a stationary position.
• Daily movements include sitting; standing; operating computers and other office equipment; moving about the office; and attending onsite and offsite meetings.
• The employee must be able to communicate via email and verbally via telephone.
• The employee must occasionally transport up to 25 pounds.
• Employees must have access to 24 hour reliable internet service.
• Employees must also have reliable transportation to and from work, as well as, to get to and from multiple HACP locations based on business needs and assignments.

Responsibilities

• Processes requisitions submitted by departments.
• Solicits, receives and analyzes bid requests; makes the appropriate purchase orders, and expedites outstanding deliveries to ensure timely receipt of materials.
• Grows and maintains vendor product file library.
• Establishes, monitors, and renews maintenance agreements; assists with cost/benefit analysis.
• Researches and analyzes data (including but not limited to: age of equipment, cost, value, etc.) to make recommendations to departments.
• Processes orders for cellular telephones as requested through Directors.
• Maintains a current contact list of names and emergency phone numbers. Circulates list to each department.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level