Mission-Driven Purchasing Coordinator

Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Rochester; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and 403b retirement

Generous time off package and work‑lif

Comprehensive benefits package

Supportive and collaborative enviro

Growth and development opportunities

Meaningful, community-focused work

Job summary

Catholic Charities Family and Community Services (CCFCS) is hiring a Purchasing Coordinator to support the agency's procurement of goods and services. You will process purchase requests, issue purchase orders, track orders, and review supplier responses while ensuring cost-effective purchasing aligned with agency policies.

The role requires at least 2 years in purchasing/supply chain or related fields, an Associate’s degree in business or accounting, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level education not required if experience meets criteria.
• CPM/CPSM certification preferred but not required.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in general Purchasing/Supply Chain, Business, or Accounting.

Responsibilities

• Process general day-to-day purchase requests and determine cost-effective options from suppliers.
• Create Purchase Orders and submit to vendors; track order status.
• Assist in RFQs/RFPs and review proposals; negotiate prices where possible.
• Support expense management and liaise with Finance on variances and reporting.
• Maintain SOPs and knowledge base; participate in staff meetings and trainings.

Skills

Purchasing

Supply Chain

Accounting

Customer service

Interpersonal

Education

Associate’s Degree in Business or Accounting

CPM / CPSM certification (preferred)

Tools

Financial Edge

Job description

Catholic Charities Family and Community Services (CCFCS) is hiring a Purchasing Coordinator to support the agency's procurement of goods and services. You will process purchase requests, issue purchase orders, track orders, and review supplier responses while ensuring cost-effective purchasing aligned with agency policies.

The role requires at least 2 years in purchasing/supply chain or related fields, an Associate’s degree in business or accounting, and strong communication skills.