Strategic Procurement & Data Analytics Specialist

bphccareers; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Boston Public Health Commission is seeking a Procurement Specialist to ensure proper, timely procurement of goods and services for its employees. You will handle requisitions, POs, contracts, and vendor communication while upholding government procurement guidelines.

You will train stakeholders on equitable procurement, produce data analysis reports, and collaborate with Finance and IT to optimize the Procure to Pay process. A MCPPO certification and strong MS Office skills are preferred.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or related field required or an Associate Degree with 2 years transferable Finance experience, or 4 years of transferable Finance experience.
• 3–5 years of transferable Finance experience required; nonprofit or city/municipal agency experience preferred.
• Willingness to obtain Massachusetts Certified Public Purchasing Official (MCPPO) certification; proficient in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Review, verify and process requisitions; create and maintain Purchase Orders and Contracts.
• Upload contracts to a Contract Repository System, track contract status and bottlenecks.
• Maintain contracts from origination to fulfillment; serve as point of contact to vendors.
• Assist Director with RFRs, draft scope of services and analyze responses.
• Collaborate with finance, IT systems and Accounts Payable to ensure proper setup and routing.
• Produce data analysis reports and identify key metrics for reporting.
• Support Procure to Pay improvements and participate in team meetings.

Job description

The Boston Public Health Commission is seeking a Procurement Specialist to ensure proper, timely procurement of goods and services for its employees. You will handle requisitions, POs, contracts, and vendor communication while upholding government procurement guidelines.

You will train stakeholders on equitable procurement, produce data analysis reports, and collaborate with Finance and IT to optimize the Procure to Pay process. A MCPPO certification and strong MS Office skills are preferred.