Procurement Associate

Erickson Senior Living•Baltimore, MD

2d•$25 - $26

About The Position

Erickson Senior Living is hiring a Procurement Associate to support day-to-day procurement services programs for departments in its Communities and Home Offices. The role also supports the Procurement Help Desk by responding to tickets, calls, and emails. It offers an opportunity for someone with call center or help desk experience to learn procurement platforms and software. The Procurement Associate supports a range of programs and services, including purchasing cards, travel, gift cards, DSSI, cell phones, document storage, shipping, printing, office supplies, postage machines, rebates, rental cars, shredding, vendor additions, user account creation, employee discounts, and purchase orders. The position places orders for IT and Operations to support the start-up of new buildings and communities, helps staff use e-procurement systems, and provides timely responses to questions and concerns. The position pays $25.00–$26.00 per hour and includes eligibility for an annual bonus. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and paid time off in accordance with applicable state law, along with other benefits described in the posting.

Requirements

At least 4 years of experience working in a purchasing or call center/help desk environment.
Ability to work in a team environment.
Strong customer service skills.
Strong prioritization skills.

Nice To Haves

Healthcare experience.
Experience managing a purchase card program or travel program.
DSSI experience.
Microsoft AX experience.

Responsibilities

Support day-to-day procurement services programs, including P-cards, travel, gift cards, DSSI, cell phones, document storage, shipping, printing, office supplies, postage machines, rebates, rental cars, shredding, vendor additions, user account creation, employee discounts, and purchase orders.
Place orders for the IT department and Operations to support start-ups of new buildings and communities.
Educate staff about Erickson’s preferred vendors.
Serve as a resource for e-procurement systems.
Support the DSSI/e-commerce system and instruct users, including helping staff find products in DSSI.
Create purchase order spreadsheets as requested.
Conduct monthly or quarterly audits as requested.
Educate staff about P-card and gift card programs and conduct webinars as needed.
Handle Procurement Help Desk tickets and calls, responding to questions and concerns in a timely manner.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
Paid time off (PTO), in accordance with applicable state law.
401(k) for employees age 18 and over, with a company contribution of up to 3% once eligible.
Education assistance.
Certification reimbursement.
Student loan refinancing partnership programs.
Onsite medical centers providing wellness visits and sick care for employees age 18 and over.
Free onsite parking at communities and corporate offices.
Employee discount programs.
Eligibility for an annual bonus.
Growth and career development opportunities.