Procurement Specialist

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute purchasing strategies that align with organizational goals and support sustainable growth
• Identify opportunities to reduce costs while maintaining or improving product quality and service levels
• Analyze purchasing trends, market conditions, and industry developments to inform purchasing decisions
• Establish purchasing standards and ensure consistency across all schools and departments
• Oversee the organization's purchasing process from requisition through delivery
• Develop and maintain purchasing policies and procedures that promote consistency, accountability, and compliance
• Maintain purchasing practices to comply with organizational policies and applicable regulations
• Monitor purchasing patterns and recommend inventory adjustments based on usage trends and seasonal demand
• Improve inventory accuracy and purchasing efficiency through data analysis and process improvements
• Monitor spending across departments and identify opportunities for savings
• Prepare purchasing reports, cost analyses, and forecasting for executive leadership
• Partner with Finance to support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning initiatives

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Finance, or a related field
• Five or more years of progressive purchasing or procurement experience
• Three or more years of leadership or management experience
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities
• Experience managing budgets and vendor relationships
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and purchasing or ERP software

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with multi-site purchasing
• Leadership or management experience
• Experience with vendor relationships and contract management
• Experience with financial management and budgeting
• Experience with inventory management and data analysis

Benefits

• 80% off of preschool or afterschool tuition for 2 children (50% off each additional) for full-time employees
• First four weeks of tuition for two children free at time of hire
• Monthly incentive bonuses
• Paid holidays for full-time employees
• Paid time off for full-time employees
• Health insurance for full-time employees
• Dental, Vision, and other voluntary plans for full-time employees
• Pet Insurance
• TeleDoc 529 college savings plan
• Direct deposit and paperless pay checks
• 401(k) with employer contribution for qualifying employees
• Scholarships towards early childhood education credentials
• Free first aid and CPR training
• Meals provided during student lunch time
• Employee snack and coffee station
• $1,000 employee referral bonus for each referred employee
• $250 employee referral bonus for each referred student
• Wage is based on experience, credentials and precise position