Senior Purchasing Coordinator, Purchasing Department

CAMBA; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

403(b) retirement plan with employer match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

CAMBA is seeking a Senior Purchasing Coordinator in New York City to manage procurement processes and vendor relationships. This role requires an Associate’s degree and two years of relevant experience, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office applications. The ideal candidate will assist with M/WBE compliance and maintain procurement records. The position offers an annual salary range of $55,000 to $60,000 and includes a comprehensive benefits package, emphasizing CAMBA's commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Two years’ experience in a relevant field.
• Ability to lift and move boxes.

Responsibilities

• Follow CAMBA’s Procurement Policy and expand vendor lists.
• Assist with M/WBE contractual compliance and maintain records.
• Facilitate procurement training for staff and vendors.

Skills

Strong typing skills

Good written & verbal communication

Computer skills

Education

Associate’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

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 180 integrated programs in: Education & Youth Development, Family Support, Job Training & Employment Support Services, Health, Housing, and Legal Services.
• We reach almost 80,000 individuals and families, including almost 13,000 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 are living in poverty, reflecting the challenges faced by nearly 1.7 million New Yorkers today.
• Program Overview: The purchasing department is responsible for addressing the purchase needs of all CAMBA’s programs by adhering to funder and agency purchase regulations.

Position:

• Senior Purchasing Coordinator reports to Senior Purchasing Director; location: 1720 Church Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11226.
• What the Senior Purchasing Coordinator does: follows CAMBA’s Procurement Policy; researches and expands the agency’s M/WBE vendor list from NY City and NY State databases; researches and expands the agency’s Purchasing group vendors from their catalogs.
• Attends M/WBE vendor recruitment events and conferences sponsored by CAMBA funding agencies.
• Interviews new vendors, creates new vendor accounts, assists with M/WBE contractual compliance, and communicates with vendors to request required documents and reviews submitted documents for completion and compliance with procurement rules and regulations.
• Obtains signed letters of intent, COIs and other required documentation; maintains vendor M/WBE certificates and verifies M/WBE status.
• Assists with keeping records on contract requirements regarding purchasing, vendors and purchasing groups; generates reports as needed; maintains up-to-date file system; enters data into the purchasing system.
• Creates and facilitates procurement presentations and trainings on programs, policies, and compliance for staff and vendors; assists vendors with procurement regulations, processing, and payments.
• Updates CAMBA’s MWBE Vendor List/Preferred Vendor List, communicates and shares vendor information with CAMBA staff; assists with purchasing/procurement support (i.e., reconciles purchase orders and invoices).
• Maintains professional relationships with vendors; complies with all Federal, State, City and CAMBA security and privacy policies intended to protect individually identifiable information.
• Maintains accurate files of paperwork of all orders (i.e., copies of purchase order forms, purchase request forms).
• May track packages and follow up on back orders.
• May assist with following up on programs purchase request forms.
• May answer and screen incoming telephone calls as needed.
• Tasks may be modified, expanded, and/or assigned over time.

Minimum Education/Experience Required:

• Associate’s degree and two years’ experience.
• Experience using Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel and Outlook).
• Strong typing skills necessary.
• Good written & verbal communication.
• Computer skills.
• Lift and move boxes.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of non‑profit purchasing processes.
• Knowledge of M/WBE city and/or state certification.

Compensation:

• $55,000‑$60,000 annually. When salary ranges are listed, the range represents the low and high ends for the applicable position and program.
• The salary offered will be based on various factors unique to each program and candidate, including but not limited to experience, education, budget and/or program size, internal equity, skills and other factors that may be required for the position and organization.

Status:

• Full‑time (35 hours per week). 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.
• 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.

People of color, people with disabilities, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people are encouraged to apply.