Junior Procurement Specialist — Education Districts Hybrid

BASIS ED; Scottsdale (AZ); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Dental

Vision Insurance

PTO

401k with matching

Employee Assistance Program

Childcare Savings

KinderCare tuition discount

Job summary

BASIS Ed in Scottsdale is seeking an experienced Junior Procurement Specialist. The role is hybrid in-office (Monday, Wednesday and Friday) with remote work on Tuesday and Thursday; standard hours are 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM.

You will centralize purchasing for AZ, TX, DC, and LA, coordinating with BASIS schools and the Head of Operations. You will train schools on procurement rules, support the accounting team, help implement E procurement software, and negotiate and evaluate suppliers to secure

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply management or business administration, or HS diploma with 3+ years experience.
• Solid understanding of supply chain concepts and supplier analysis methods.
• Experience with internal control compliance and procurement processes.
• Ability to work independently and coordinate with internal teams and partners.
• Experience writing, scheduling, and evaluating RFPs.
• Proficient with Excel and procurement systems; strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Meet purchasing needs with the Head of Operations across BASIS schools.
• Train schools on state, federal, and local procurement requirements.
• Collaborate with accounting and business partners to support purchasing.
• Assist with transitioning to E procurement software and training.
• Evaluate suppliers for cost, delivery, quality, and inventory.
• Negotiate with vendors and coordinate optimal contracts.
• Review and maintain vendor COI database and compliance.
• Ensure all regulatory compliance aligns with internal controls.

Skills

Supply management

Vendor evaluation

Procurement compliance

Interpersonal communication

RFP writing

Excel

Organization

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply management

Bachelor's degree in business administration

High school diploma + 3+ years experience

Tools

Procurify

Job description

BASIS Ed in Scottsdale is seeking an experienced Junior Procurement Specialist. The role is hybrid in-office (Monday, Wednesday and Friday) with remote work on Tuesday and Thursday; standard hours are 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM.

You will centralize purchasing for AZ, TX, DC, and LA, coordinating with BASIS schools and the Head of Operations. You will train schools on procurement rules, support the accounting team, help implement E procurement software, and negotiate and evaluate suppliers to secure