Hybrid Procurement Specialist for School Ops

KIPP; New Jersey; Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

403b with employer match

Laptop provided

Transportation benefits

Generous time off

Parental leave (up to 12 weeks)

Life insurance

Disability benefits

Job summary

KIPP TEAM & Family is hiring a Purchasing Coordinator in a hybrid role serving Newark, Camden, or Miami. You will collaborate with school operations, budget managers, and vendors to access essential goods, maintain compliance with procurement policies, and support efficient purchasing workflows.

Candidates should have 3+ years in purchasing and strong MS Office/Google Workspace skills. Ideal for candidates who thrive in a deadline-driven environment, enjoy cross-team collaboration, and are

Qualifications

• At least three years of experience in purchasing, procurement, or similar operations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
• Experience with purchasing platforms such as Coupa is highly valued.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with a customer service mindset.
• Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Proactive problem-solver who can manage multiple projects under deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Purchase Order Management: ensure accurate and timely processing of purchase orders.
• Compliance Enforcement: adhere to procurement policies and public school regulations.
• Communication & Collaboration: work with school operations teams and vendors.
• Order Tracking: provide updates on status and delivery of goods and services.
• Financial Coordination: support purchasing-to-payment workflows with Accounts Payable.
• Data Maintenance: review encumbrance reports and vendor lists for accuracy.
• Problem-Solving: identify and resolve issues in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Coupa

Communication

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Problem solving

Customer service mindset

Tools

Zendesk

Zoom

Slack

Job description

KIPP TEAM & Family is hiring a Purchasing Coordinator in a hybrid role serving Newark, Camden, or Miami. You will collaborate with school operations, budget managers, and vendors to access essential goods, maintain compliance with procurement policies, and support efficient purchasing workflows.

Candidates should have 3+ years in purchasing and strong MS Office/Google Workspace skills. Ideal for candidates who thrive in a deadline-driven environment, enjoy cross-team collaboration, and are