Description

Join Chimes - and go further to help others go far! Chimes is a not-for-profit organization that assists people with intellectual and behavioral challenges to achieve their fullest potential.Our vast array of services - educational, employment, vocational, residential, habilitative and behavioral health - are delivered through a network of national and international affiliates. This allows us to take a comprehensive, holistic approach to improving the lives of every person we serve - those who receive and those who reap the benefits of our innovative, responsive solutions.Salary Range: $80,000 - $90,000 (commensurate with experience)Work Type: OnsitePRIMARY JOB FUNCTION(S):

• Establish centralized purchasing department
• Develop, lead, and execute purchasing strategies
• Establish standard operating procedures for purchasing; monitor the effectiveness of procedures; revise and improve purchasing processes
• Partner with stakeholders to ensure clear requirements documentation
• Administers American Express corporate purchasing card program.
• Develops new supply sources where vendors are inadequate.
• Examines bids and makes awards.
• Establishes account/credit and terms.
• Negotiates blanket purchase orders when appropriate and monitors cost during the time period.
• Checks requisitions for appropriate approval and account numbers.
• Works closely with receiving department to ensure proper supplies arrived
• Traces delinquent arrivals from purchase orders.
• Follows environmental and safety regulations and acts in compliance with U.S. laws.
• Complies with safety and corporate guidelines on business ethics.
• Generate and distribute accurate purchase orders and house budgets
• Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness
• Monitor and forecast price and market trends to identify changes of balance in buyer-supplier power
• Monitor and forecast upcoming levels of demand
• Perform cost and scenario analysis and benchmarking
• Assess, manage, and mitigate risks
• Exercise discretion and judgment
• Draft, review contracts, and modify terms and conditions; express ideas clearly and concisely both orally and in written form

REQUIREMENTS:

• BS degree in supply chain management, logistics, or business administration
• Preferred CPPO, Certified Purchasing Manager, Certified Contract Negotiator, CPPB, or other advanced certification in procurement and/or contract administration
• 8 years' experience in the procurement of materials/equipment/supplies and the development and review of contracts
• Proven working experience as purchasing manager
• Familiarity with sourcing and vendor management
• Familiarity with government contracting
• Preferred advanced knowledge of applicable Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation (DFAR), and other government requirements
• Preferred experience with not-for-profits and residential group homes
• Familiarity with Serenic or similar purchasing management software
• Interest in market dynamics along with a keen business sense
• Skilled at negotiation and networking
• Working experience of vendor management software
• Ability to gather and analyze data and to work with figures
• Solid judgement and sound decision making skills

NOTE: At the discretion of the Chief Human Resources Officer, additional related experience and/or education may be substituted in lieu of the requirements specified under Minimum Experience and/or Education. What's in it for you? Total Rewards (For Full-Time Employees = >30 hours/week):

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 403(b) with Company Match
• Transportation Subsidy
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Referral Bonus opportunities
• And More!

Want to learn more?To learn more about Chimes, and how you can achieve personal and professional growth within a purpose-driven organization, visit us at: https://chimes.org/Careers.#cmd410