Procurement Specialist - Real Estate & Nonprofit Housing

Phipps Neighborhoods; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Phipps Neighborhoods seeks a Purchasing Agent in New York to support procurement of office and service goods. The role involves preparing RFPs/RFQs, managing vendor records, and ensuring efficient purchasing for multiple sites with a nonprofit mission.

Requirements include five years of procurement experience, Yardi, and advanced MS Excel/Word skills, plus strong organizational and interpersonal abilities in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• B.A. and/or 5 yrs procurement experience required.
• Experience with Yardi preferred.
• Must have experience with Microsoft Excel, Word and etc.
• Good Organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Take on additional or special responsibilities as required, such as processing requests for services, repairs, and products.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and send out RFPs/RFQs for all leasing and commodity pricing agreements.
• Procurement of office and maintenance supplies and equipment.
• Conduct vendor research and maintain the vendor Purchasing database.
• Negotiate contract terms and dollar values.
• Obtain W-9s from new vendors and route to Director of Purchasing.
• Coordinate with sites and Area Managers for service information and requisitions.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Education

High School Diploma or better

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Tools

Yardi

MS Excel

MS Word

Job description

Phipps Neighborhoods seeks a Purchasing Agent in New York to support procurement of office and service goods. The role involves preparing RFPs/RFQs, managing vendor records, and ensuring efficient purchasing for multiple sites with a nonprofit mission.

Requirements include five years of procurement experience, Yardi, and advanced MS Excel/Word skills, plus strong organizational and interpersonal abilities in a fast-paced environment.