Procurement Specialist I

NBME•Philadelphia, PA

7d•$56,642 - $71,000•Remote

About The Position

NBME has an exciting opportunity to learn and grow as a Procurement Specialist I. Working closely with senior specialists, this individual will play a vital role in supporting the sourcing and purchasing of goods, maintaining electronic files, and managing the contract database. Reporting directly to the Director of Procurement, the ideal candidate brings excellent communication, interpersonal, and troubleshooting skills. If you are highly organized, thrive in a collaborative team environment, and want to build a rewarding career, we encourage you to apply. This role has been designated as a primarily remote position, though it may require occasional onsite work for team collaboration or meetings. We are currently prioritizing applicants within a 50-mile radius from our Philadelphia office. Please note that onsite interviews and onboarding at our Philadelphia office may be required for this role. If applicable, advance notice will be provided to support planning.

Requirements

Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Willingness to gain a deeper knowledge and understanding of the procurement functions for the organization.
A working knowledge of MS Office, including Word, Excel, Teams, etc. is a must.
A high-level of confidentiality, organization, and discretion and document management/record-keeping.
All functions are handled efficiently and accurately; assuring timeliness and follow-up of all assigned tasks required for the effective operation of the team.
Ability to handle purchase and contract-related information in a confidential manner.
Actively seeks to broaden purchasing knowledge through cross-team mentoring, attendance at related seminars, conferences and/or webinars.
2 years or less experience.
High school graduate or equivalent required.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree or bachelor's degree in business administration or related field.

Responsibilities

Review purchase requisitions for clarity, completeness, and proper coding.
Assist with uploading fully executed contracts into CMIS database with relevant contract information and arrange for timely reminders to be sent from CMIS to contract owners that note upcoming expirations and/or automatic renewals for their respective contracts.
Maintain electronic filing system for all purchase orders and related documents/correspondence to ensure efficient retrieval as necessary/required.
Actively collaborate and document process to broaden procurement knowledge through cross-team mentoring.
Assist with the review and reconciliation of credit card statements.
Assist with procurement-related ERP system issues, including system testing.