Strategic Procurement & Vendor Negotiator

Acld; Bethpage (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Acld in Bethpage, NY seeks a Regular Full-Time Purchasing Agent to support departments with purchasing activities, ensure compliance, and manage daily procurement operations. The role involves handling inquiries and achieving agency objectives within budget.

The candidate should have strong communication skills, 5+ years in purchasing, and experience with electronic procurement software. Office proficiency and a focus on best practices are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; Associates degree preferred.
• Minimum five years purchasing experience, preferably in a non-profit environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products.
• Experience with electronic procurement software applications.
• Ability to plan and manage multiple projects.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent customer service skills including the ability to develop effective working relationships.
• Utilize purchasing industry best practices.

Responsibilities

• Administer bidding processes and contracts for vendor performance and compliance within established limits including preparation of specifications, issuing purchase orders, etc. for the purpose of securing goods and/ or services within budget and in compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Compiles data from a wide variety of sources including vendors, staff, public agencies, etc., for the purpose of analyzing issues, ensuring compliance with a wide variety of purchasing policies and procedures.
• Researches contracts, suppliers, equipment, and regulations, including evaluating vendors for the purpose of determining their capability for performing to established specifications.
• Negotiates with vendors for the purpose of obtaining the most advantageous terms and conditions, resolving purchasing issues, and/ or ensuring purchases are within agency requirements.
• Maintains purchasing information, files, and records for the purpose of ensuring the availability of documentation and compliance with established policies and regulatory guidelines.
• Stays current by participating in educational opportunities.

Skills

Purchasing experience

Microsoft Office

Vendor relations

Project planning

Communication

Customer service

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic procurement software

Job description

Acld in Bethpage, NY seeks a Regular Full-Time Purchasing Agent to support departments with purchasing activities, ensure compliance, and manage daily procurement operations. The role involves handling inquiries and achieving agency objectives within budget.

The candidate should have strong communication skills, 5+ years in purchasing, and experience with electronic procurement software. Office proficiency and a focus on best practices are essential.