Buyer

About the role

Working with us takes a certain kind of person; we want someone who identifies with our values and is willing to challenge themselves both personally and professionally. We seek employees who are passionate about serving and making a difference in the lives of others.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Reports to the Finance and Administration (F & A) Manager/Director and is a salaried, exempt position.
• Responsible for the procurement of all supplies, services, vendor contracts and equipment for the center.
• Prepare and administer all purchase order contracts, subcontracts, lease/rental agreements and consultant contracts for equipment, service, repairs, utilities, and construction work in compliance with all requirements and clauses of the prime contract pertaining to procurement.
• Prepare specifications/bid forms, solicit bids and quotations, screen offers, and award purchase orders or subcontracts required to obtain the sources necessary to operate the center in accordance with the requirements of the contract.
• Gather data for and assist the F&A Manager/Director in the negotiation of contracts and leases.
• Ensure adherence to quality standards, required delivery schedules and contractual terms; obtain the best prices available for goods and services as well as maintain a qualified vendor list annotated as to socioeconomic status of each vendor.
• Establishes and maintains records of purchase requisitions, solicitations, and awards to support DOL audit of compliance with contractual requirements and internal audit of compliance with center policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent, one (1) year of purchasing or related experience required.
• Prioritize experience with Government procurement regulations.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record preferred.
• This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a person assigned to this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties that may be performed by a person so classified.

About Our Program

Job Corps is the largest nationwide residential career training program in the country and has been operating for more than 60 years. The program helps eligible young people ages 16 through 24 complete their high school education, trains them for meaningful careers, and assists them with obtaining employment.

Eckerd Connects subsidiary Aleut Our Program Location

Paul Simon Job Corps
3348 S. Kedzie Ave
Chicago, IL 60623

Contact Information

Connect with Us video: https://vimeo.com/1170824876?fl=pl&fe=sh
Please follow the link for more information about this program: https://eckerd.org/jobs-training/jobcorps/

Equal Opportunity Employer

Eckerd Connects is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals, including individuals with disabilities. We comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws by providing reasonable accommodations to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for sincerely held religious beliefs, observances, and practices. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact adarequest@eckerd.org.

Relay Services

Dial 711.

Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal

Copy & paste the link into your browser: https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/posters

Drug-Free Workplace

Eckerd Connects is a drug-free workplace and utilizes E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility.