Purchasing Clerk, Purchasing Department

CAMBA; New York (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

403(b) retirement plan with employer

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

CAMBA in New York City seeks a Case Manager for the Van Dyke Cornerstone program. The role supports youth ages 18–21 with intensive case management, ISP development, and connection to city services for education, employment, health and life skills.

You will work under the Program Director, coordinating with CAMBA staff and community partners to ensure timely service delivery at the Van Dyke site. The compensation reflects $45,000–$50,000 annually, with full-time benefits.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• 2 years of relevant experience.
• Experience using Microsoft Office applications and knowledge of databases.

Responsibilities

• Maintain professional relationships with vendors and clients while preserving confidentiality.
• Follow Universal Precautions and standard procedures.
• Comply with federal, state, city and CAMBA privacy policies protecting health information.
• Keep accurate files of purchase orders and related paperwork.
• Assist with purchasing and reconciliation of orders and invoices.
• Maintain contract records for purchasing and vendors.
• Enter data into the management information system and keep files up to date.
• Review purchase orders to identify program deliveries and log inventory.
• Track back orders and coordinate with vendors for updates.
• Notify program staff of order status and attach necessary paperwork.

Skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Data entry

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Databases

Job description

Who We Are:CAMBA is a community of staff, volunteers, clients, donors, neighbors and partners who work together to build an inclusive New York City, where all children and adults have access to the resources and supports they need to thrive. We take a comprehensive approach by offering more than 180integrated programs in: Education & Youth Development, Family Support, Job Training & Employment Support Services, Health, Housing, and Legal Services. We reach more than 72,000individuals and families each year at our 100locations, including 10,000 youth. CAMBA serves a diverse cross section of New Yorkers from new mothers in Brownsville to job seekers in the Rockaways. More than half of our clients are immigrants and refugees from around the globe. Over 85% of our families live in poverty, reflecting the challenges faced by nearly 1.7 million New Yorkers today.

Program Overview

The Van Dyke Cornerstone Case Management Expansion is an enhancement to CAMBA’s DYCD-funded Cornerstone Community Center at Van Dyke Houses that brings an intensive, case-management approach to young adult participants ages 18–21. Using a strength-based, youth-centered, and trauma-informed lens, the program team engages high-risk young adults, develops Individual Service Plans (ISPs) addressing education, employment, health, and life skills, and acts as “expediters” connecting participants to City agencies and community providers for health, mental health, employment training, housing, food, and other supports.

Position: Case Manager

Reports To: Program Director

Location: Van Dyke Cornerstone

WhatDoesa/thePurchasing ClerkDo:

• Maintain professionalRelationshipswith vendors, clients and maintainclient confidentiality

• PracticeUniversal Precautions/Standard Protocol & Procedures

• Comply with any and all Federal, State, Cityand CAMBA security and privacy polices intended to protect the security and privacy of individually identifiable health information

• Maintainsaccurate files of paperwork of all orders (i.e. - copies of Purchase Order forms, Purchase Request forms).

• Assist with purchasing/procurement support(i.e.-reconcile purchase orders and invoices).

• Assist with keeping records on contract requirements inregardto purchasing,vendorsand purchasing groups.

• EnterData to automated management information system and maintain up to date file systems.

• Review purchase orders to identify programs for delivery

• Log inventory of deliveries/package received ensuring accuracy before signing off on deliveries.

• Keeptrackof back orders and follow up withvendorsfor updates as necessary.

• Sendprogramstaff emails dailynotifyingthem of thestatus of their orders (i.e.,ordersare place, backordered, etc.)and includeallcorrespondingpaperworknecessary.

• Maintain log of all sites that have ordered supplies.

• Create and maintain delivery schedule of supplies.

• Ensureinventory sites are neat, orderly and easily accessible.

• Follow up with Fiscal/Budget Departments on program purchase requisition forms.

• Prepare Purchases RequisitionOrders(KissFlow)for supplies at the main office, as requested.

• Answer and screen incoming telephone calls.

• Directcallers and general voicemailmessagesto the appropriate personnel.

• As neededreceive and distribute supplies to various programs throughout the agency.

• May fill out package received forms after cross reverencing items purchased: ensure packing slip isstampedreceived andsent to the Program Manager as scheduled.

• Other duties as assigned.

What are theQualifications for the Position:

Education, Licenses and/or Certifications Required:

• High School Diplomaor GED and2years’ experience

Minimum Experiences and Skills Required:

• 2 Yearofrelevant experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience using Microsoft Officeapplications (Word, Excell) and Outlookand knowledgeof databases

• Goodcommunications skills(written and verbal)

• Strong Typing Skills

• Lift andmove boxes

Compensation: $45,000 - $50,000

Status:Full-time
Benefits: CAMBA offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, dental insurance, 403(b) retirement plan with employer match, paid time off (vacation, personal, and sick time), and paid holidays.

CAMBA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value a diverse workforce and inclusive workplace. People of color, people with disabilities, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people are encouraged to apply. We consider all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, socio-economic status, marital or veteran status, pregnancy status or sexual orientation.