The Procurement Manager is responsible for planning, directing and controlling purchasing and Gift In-Kind activities: ensuring the job materials and supplies are procured in an efficient, economical and timely manner that meets the requirements of both internal and external clients, and development and implementation of purchasing policies. In addition, the Purchasing Manager oversees vendor programs, direction and execution of purchasing initiatives in alignment with organization objectives. This role will also be responsible for the facilities maintenance, safety and security.
Areas of Responsibility:
- Manage the organization’s day-to-day purchasing and Gift In-Kind activities
- Issue and manage purchase orders for materials, supplies, equipment and services to ensure smooth operation of the organization business
- Manage inventory guidelines to achieve organization goals
- Recommend and coordinate system forecasting/replenishment enhancements for efficiencies
- Propose improvements to the current purchasing system that will improve vendor relationships and lower the cost of doing business
- Negotiate price, terms, conditions and contracts with vendors
- Source new and existing products
- Develop and implement vendor qualification guidelines and monitor vendor performance
- Monitor supplier cost/quality and delivery performance and drive actions for improvement where necessary
- Act as liaison between suppliers and internal departments and external parties
- Maintains budget requirements
- Primary responder to emergency facilities calls including security and fire alarms
- Communicates with Vice President of Finance on a proactive and timely basis
- Communicate with project management and construction regarding receiving dates and shipment status
- Coordinate delivery timelines
Educational Background:
High School Diploma or equivalent
Skills/Experience:
- Passionate about the Habitat for Humanity mission and purpose
- High energy and the ability to function effectively with a minimum of daily direction and support. Can solve problems and make decisions independently in a creative and effective manner
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- Critical Thinking
- Excellent organizational skills
- Strong communications skills
Travel
- Travel is primarily local during the business hours and mileage is reimbursed. Company vehicles are provided, personal vehicle may needed if company vehicles are unavailable.
Required Education and Experience
- 2 years of related experience
- Preferred Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in business related field
- Knowledge of basic accounting functions
- Additional Eligibility Qualifications
- Valid Florida Driver’s License
Job Function:
Organization Info
Listing Stats
Post Date:
Jun 27 2019
Active Until:
Jul 27 2019
Hiring Organization:
Habitat for Humanity International
industry:
Nonprofit