Center Procurement Specialist

Cherokee Nation•Tahlequah, OK

About The Position

The Center Procurement Specialist verifies purchase requests, obtains pricing and specifications, prepares bid requests, and prepares purchase orders for materials. The role also maintains purchase and inventory records, coordinates with suppliers, verifies invoices and orders, and addresses delivery or merchandise discrepancies. The position is located at the TLJC Admin Education.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least one additional year of purchasing experience.
Must possess CPR/First Aid certification or be able to obtain it within six months of hire.
Must meet and maintain pre-employment and periodic background investigation and adjudication requirements for child care.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, including occasionally lifting or moving up to 25 pounds and the specified vision requirements.

Responsibilities

Verify the nomenclature and specifications of purchase requests.
Search inventory records or the warehouse to determine whether sufficient quantities of materials are on hand.
Consult catalogs and contact suppliers to obtain prices and specifications.
Prepare bid requests and mail forms to suppliers for public posting.
Write or type purchase orders and send copies to suppliers and the areas that originated the requests.
Compile records of items purchased or transferred between areas, including prices, deliveries, and inventories.
Compute the total cost of purchased items.
Contact suppliers regarding late deliveries.
Compare prices, specifications, and delivery dates; award contracts to bidders or place orders with suppliers or by mail order.
Verify supplier bills against bids and purchase orders and approve bills for payment.
Maintain records of purchases and inventories.
Verify orders and match them to purchase orders.
Contact suppliers about order discrepancies or damaged merchandise.