Purchasing Coordinator (1026)

Texas-Panhandle-Centers; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PSLF program

Low-cost healthcare

Retirement match

PTO & holidays

Life & disability insurance

Job summary

Texas Panhandle Centers in Amarillo, TX, is seeking a Purchasing Coordinator (1026) to handle purchase agreements and vendor negotiations for the agency in a full-time role within Purchasing and Materials Management.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, college coursework, purchasing experience, and a valid Texas driver's license. The organization offers PSLF eligibility, low-cost healthcare, retirement match, generous PTO/holidays, and life and disability insurance.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• One semester (12 credit hours) of accredited college work or equivalent.
• Experience and working knowledge of general purchasing and contracting.
• Valid Texas Driver’s License with insurable driving record.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Two-factor authentication (2FA) may be required using personal mobile devices.

Responsibilities

• Maintain ethical and professional communications with staff and vendors.
• Provide purchasing services for departments, staff, and vendors.
• Purchase commodities, materials, and services.
• Prepare reports and complete bids and requisitions.
• Process requisitions through local, state, and federal contracts.
• Communicate information on purchase orders, expediting, and vendor reports.
• Work with staff and vendors to determine best value for the agency.
• Assist walk-in customers and pull stock to fill orders.

Skills

Purchasing

Vendor negotiations

Compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

College coursework 12 credit hours

Job description

Full Time Amarillo, TX, US

Salary: $57,033.60 Annually

Job Title: Purchasing Coordinator (1026)

Program: Purchasing and Materials Management

Location: Amarillo, TX (also serving the surrounding area)

Salary:$57,033.60 / year

Job Type: Full-Time

Why Join Texas Panhandle Centers (TPC)?

At TPC, passion and meaningful work are rewarded. As a 501(c)(3) non-profit behavioral health (BH) and intellectual & developmental disability (IDD) provider, we offer a supportive environment where you truly make a difference in your community.

• Student Loan Forgiveness: 501(c)(3) designation qualifies employees for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).
• Low-Cost Healthcare: Urgent Care visits for a low $10 co-pay, Teladoc (100% free for household), plus comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision.
• Retirement Match: Automatic 1% enrollment into a 457 Plan, plus up to 6% Employer Match in 403(b)/457 Plan.
• Generous PTO & Holidays: PTO accrual, standard holidays, PLUS 3 annual Floating Holidays (Mental Health, Celebrate Diversity, and Day to Remember).
• Life & Disability Insurance: Employer-paid life insurance (1.5x annual salary) and optional supplemental coverage.

Texas Panhandle Centers is seeking a Purchasing Coordinator (1026) to handle purchase agreements for the agency and negotiations with vendors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain ethical and professional communications at all times using respectful trauma-informed care language.
• Provide purchasing services for TPC departments, staff, and vendors.
• Perform routine and complex work in the purchasing of commodities, materials, and services.
• Prepare reports, complete formal and informal bids, and process requisitions through local, state, and federal contracts and other related governmental entities.
• Communicate information in relation to processed purchase orders, expediting, change notices, and vendor relation reports.
• Work with all staff and vendors to determine the best value to the agency.
• Assist walk-in customers and pull stock as necessary to fill orders.
• Adhere to TPC Business Code of Conduct and report concerns if ethical and/or business standards defined in the code are compromised.

Qualifications & Credentials:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• One semester (12 credit hours) of accredited college work, OR a minimum of 8 th grade reading comprehension level as evidenced by a qualifying score on the Adult Basic Learning Examination (ABLE).
• Experience and working knowledge of general purchasing and contracting.
• Valid Texas Driver’s License with an insurable driving record.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Employees may be required to utilize their personal mobile phones for two-factor authentication (2FA). Full statement can be found in Informational Documents .

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in Business, Management, Accounting, or a related field.
• Certification from a major purchasing association.

Texas Panhandle Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer.