Procurement & Vendor Relations Specialist

BJCC; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex (BJCC) seeks a Purchasing Coordinator to provide administrative and operational support for procurement. You will process requisitions and POs, maintain procurement records, and assist with bid processes while ensuring policy compliance and fiscal controls.

You will liaise between departments, vendors, and Finance to ensure timely delivery and cost effectiveness, with attention to detail and strong organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field required or strongly preferred.
• Minimum three years of purchasing/ accounting experience.
• Experience with ERP or purchasing software preferred.
• Demonstrates excellent time management and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase requisitions and approved purchase orders.
• Review purchase requests for completeness, approvals, budget coding, and documentation.
• Coordinate with departments to clarify purchasing requirements and specifications.
• Manage purchases to meet delivery, quality, and cost objectives.
• Assist with RFQs, RFPs, and bid documents.

Skills

Accountability

Interpersonal Skills

Customer Service

Communication

Active Listening

Conflict Management

Job Knowledge

Dependability

Financial Administration

Strategic Thought

Problem Solving

Budgeting

Ethical

Teamwork

Organizational Skills

Technical Skills

Contract Negotiations

Business Alignment

Fiscal Accountability

Learning and Development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field

Tools

ERP software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex (BJCC) seeks a Purchasing Coordinator to provide administrative and operational support for procurement. You will process requisitions and POs, maintain procurement records, and assist with bid processes while ensuring policy compliance and fiscal controls.

You will liaise between departments, vendors, and Finance to ensure timely delivery and cost effectiveness, with attention to detail and strong organizational skills.