Purchasing Specialist

Meeting Street•Providence, RI

23h•Onsite

About The Position

Meeting Street is seeking a Purchasing Specialist for 30 hours per week. This role is responsible for performing routine procurement and contracting activities under the guidance of the CFO. The Purchasing Specialist will also be responsible for reviewing and updating purchasing procedures, creating and maintaining a preferred vendor list, managing purchase orders, authorizing payments, and collaborating with internal departments to fulfill customer requests. Meeting Street is committed to diversity, inclusion, and providing opportunities for children of all abilities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, supply chain management, or related field preferred.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and learn/use a variety of computer software programs.
Strong communication and negotiation skills.
Strong project management skills
Analytical and mathematical capabilities to compare prices and quantities while considering vendor contract terms.

Responsibilities

Perform routine procurement and contracting activities under the guidance and supervision of the CFO
Semi-annually, review and update procedures for: Purchasing standards ensuring that compliance with Meeting Street’s policies and practices., Vendor selection process ensuring that compliance with Meeting Street’s policies and practices are met, including the organization’s commitment to supplier diversity and promoting diversity across the business ecosystem.
Create and maintain preferred vendor list prioritizes small businesses, minority and women owned businesses.
Manage and issue purchase orders according to our organization’s policies in the most expeditious and transparent manner possible with high accuracy.
Authorize payments and manage purchasing expenses with meticulous record-keeping
Collaborating with various internal departments to ensure all customer requests are fulfilled. Work closely with the Director of Capital Facilities and the IT team to create and source Capital purchases.