Procurement Specialist (Hybrid) — Centralized School Purchasing

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

Benefits offered by this job

Employer paid medical and dental

Vision insurance

PTO

401k with partial match

Employee Assistance Program

KinderCare tuition discount

Job summary

BASIS Ed in Scottsdale, AZ is seeking a qualified Junior Procurement Specialist to join our Operations team. This role supports cross-functional purchasing for BASIS Ed's networks across several states, emphasizing compliance with state, federal, and local requirements.

The position is hybrid with in-office Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, and remote on Tuesdays and Thursdays, with standard hours from 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in supply management or related field; 3+ years procurement experience.
• Strong understanding of supply chain concepts and supplier analysis.
• Ability to work independently with internal and external partners.
• Experience with internal control compliance and RFP processes.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects under deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Work with Head of Operations to meet purchasing needs and ensure compliance.
• Provide training on state, federal, and local procurement requirements.
• Collaborate with accounting and business partners.
• Assist with training during transition to E-procurement.
• Evaluate suppliers for contracts factoring costs, delivery, quality.
• Participate in vendor negotiations to create optimal contracts.
• Review and maintain vendor COI database.

Skills

Supply chain concepts

Vendor analysis

RFP writing

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Independent worker

Education

Bachelor's in supply management

High school diploma + 3 years experience

Tools

Procurify

E-procurement

Job description

BASIS Ed in Scottsdale, AZ is seeking a qualified Junior Procurement Specialist to join our Operations team. This role supports cross-functional purchasing for BASIS Ed's networks across several states, emphasizing compliance with state, federal, and local requirements.

The position is hybrid with in-office Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, and remote on Tuesdays and Thursdays, with standard hours from 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM.