Purchasing Specialist

Equus•Dayton, OH

11h•$42,024 - $46,968

About The Position

The Purchasing Specialist procures supplies, materials, equipment, and services needed to support Center program operations, following Center contract requirements, corporate objectives, and government policies. The role makes purchases within a reasonable timeframe and ensures procurement complies with Federal Acquisition Regulations, Department of Labor Acquisition Standards, Office of Management and Budget Circulars, and Executive Orders. The specialist maintains a working library of rules and regulations related to subcontracting, property compliance, and equipment purchasing, and maintains professional memberships. The role identifies potential vendors, including through the Small Business Administration, verifies that new vendors are financially sound and have a good reputation for supplying materials or services, and creates and maintains an online-sourced database of business supplies and vendors. The specialist also works to meet Center goals for using small, women-owned, small disadvantaged, and HUBZone businesses. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Four years of purchasing experience is preferable.
A bachelor's degree in Business Administration or a related field, four years of purchasing experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Authorization to work for any employer in the United States; visa sponsorship or takeover of sponsorship is not available.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Procure supplies, materials, equipment, and services required to support Center program operations in accordance with Center contract requirements, corporate objectives, and government policies.
Make purchases within a reasonable timeframe to support efficient Center operation.
Ensure procurement complies with Federal Acquisition Regulations, Department of Labor Acquisition Standards, Office of Management and Budget Circulars, and Executive Orders.
Maintain a working library of rules and regulations for subcontracting, property compliance, and equipment purchasing.
Maintain professional memberships.
Use the Small Business Administration as a primary source for locating new vendors.
Ensure Center goals for using small, women-owned, small disadvantaged, and HUBZone businesses are met.
Verify that new vendors are financially sound and have a good reputation for supplying materials and/or services.
Create and maintain a database of business supplies and vendors using online sources.
Perform other duties as assigned.