Procurement Specialist

East Coast Migrant Head Start Project•Raleigh, NC

4h•Onsite

About The Position

We are currently seeking an experienced Procurement Specialist to join our team in our Raleigh, NC corporate office.  Purpose: The Procurement Specialist is responsible for performing activities related to procurement and supporting the organization operations.

Requirements

Associate degree in business administration or an equivalent combination of relevant education and three years of procurement or purchasing roles.
Ability to communicate, receive, and transfer written, oral, and electronic information effectively.
Computer skills including Microsoft applications: Word, Excel and Outlook.
Ability to analyze, organize, file and distribute information.
Ability to establish vendor relationships to benefit ECMHSP.
Familiarity with federal regulations.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field and one year of procurement or purchasing roles.
Experience with accounting systems preferred.

Responsibilities

Review purchase requisitions to ensure that coding, funding, approvals, bid thresholds and vendor selections are following ECMHSP requirements.
Search for vendors and review vendor performance as needed.
Maintain relationships with vendors to help with purchasing needs and resolve issues.
Review encumbrances to ensure they are current and active.
Look for ways to save costs within the organization by making sure all costs are reasonable and necessary.
Examine and analyze the procurement requirements and reporting systems of ECMHSP.
Maintenance and accumulation of source data for reporting purposes.
Participate in the preparation and evaluation of Requests for Proposals (RFPs).
Assist in maintaining the vendor list by using (SAMS) to check for debarred or suspended vendors.
Inform Senior Procurement Specialist of trends or issues that occur with Purchase Orders, so processes can be adapted as needed.
Ensure that Uniform Guidance is followed while carrying out their duties.
Coordinate Finance Department purchasing needs.