Strategic Procurement & Inventory Control Lead

Unity School Of Christianity; Unity Village (MO); On-site; USD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Unity School of Christianity in Unity Village, Missouri, is seeking a Buyer, Inventory Control Coordinator to oversee procurement, vendor selection and contract oversight, ensuring grant compliance and adherence to internal policies.

You will analyze sourcing options, develop plans, track orders with Precoro, and promote DEI among suppliers while coordinating with departments to meet program needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, supply chain management, or a related field. Five (5) years of relevant experience may be substituted for degree.
• 3+ years’ experience in the procurement field with preference for experience in a non-profit or public sector environment
• Strong working knowledge of sourcing and procurement techniques as well as an aptitude for reading the market.
• Knowledge of cooperative contracts, a plus.
• Demonstrated experience with grant-funded procurement and associated compliance is highly desirable.
• Exceptional talent in negotiating and networking.
• Solid knowledge of supplier or third-party management software.
• Outstanding decision-making skills and ability to work well with numbers.
• Excellent verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Highly organized and possesses strong attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to be customer focused and provide outstanding customer service.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain positive relationships with clients, suppliers, and internal contacts to facilitate effective communication and collaboration.
• Monitor open requisitions and keep relevant departments informed about delivery status, price variations of goods, and vendor pricing changes.
• Ensure all procurement activities comply with applicable federal, state and local regulations, as well as specific grant and funder requirements (e.g., Uniform Guidance 2 CFR 200).
• Drive supplier collaboration to encourage innovation and gain a competitive edge in the market.
• Conduct thorough analysis to identify opportunities for cost reduction, evaluate material selection and sourcing techniques, and enhance overall cost efficiency.
• Develop sourcing plans, identify qualified suppliers, and obtain competitive quotes to ensure optimal procurement outcomes.
• Work closely with the DEI strategist to actively promote diversity and inclusion among Unity's suppliers and partners, seeking out Woman, Minority or Veteran-owned companies and fostering relationships with partners/suppliers who share similar DEI values and strategies.
• Regularly review existing contracts with suppliers and vendors to assess their ongoing feasibility, anticipate trends, and proactively negotiate any necessary changes.
• Utilize Precoro procurement software to generate purchase orders and meticulously track transactions from order placement to receipt, invoice reconciliation, and payment maintaining detailed and auditable records.
• Take a proactive role in resolving critical quality and delivery issues with suppliers, assuming comprehensive ownership of supplier performance.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure customer requirements are met and mitigate negative impacts on the business in the event of supply shortages.
• Regular and reliable attendance at the worksite and adhere to assigned schedule. This position is not a remote or telecommute position.
• Adhere to all company and departmental policies and procedures per the guidebook including all safety requirements including all safety guidelines.
• Utilize electronic time management system to input time, attendance and paid off request.

Skills

Supplier management

Negotiation

Cost analysis

Grant compliance

Vendor relations

Communication skills

Detail oriented

Customer service

Data analytics

Procurement software

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, supply chain management, or a related field

Tools

Amazon Business accounts

MS Office

Job description

Unity School of Christianity in Unity Village, Missouri, is seeking a Buyer, Inventory Control Coordinator to oversee procurement, vendor selection and contract oversight, ensuring grant compliance and adherence to internal policies.

You will analyze sourcing options, develop plans, track orders with Precoro, and promote DEI among suppliers while coordinating with departments to meet program needs.