Purchasing Assistant POST NUMBER: 447393
Now Hiring: Purchasing Specialist (AKA The Deal Detective ?????)
? Location: [Insert location here]
? Type: Full-Time | Non-Profit Sector
? Pay: Let’s just say $26/hr isn’t worthy of your skills — so let’s talk!
Do you have a sixth sense for spotting the best deals? Can you navigate vendor negotiations with the precision of a seasoned auctioneer? Are you the kind of person who finds joy in spreadsheets and cost breakdowns? (We see you ?) — then you just might be the Purchasing Specialist we’re looking for.
Our non-profit org is facing an overload of work (read: we’re thriving, but swamped), and we need an expert buyer to help us manage a high volume of purchase orders and vendor relationships with grace, grit, and a bit of caffeine.
? What You'll Be Doing:
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Managing high-volume purchasing like a pro
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Handling formal bids from start to finish, including bid packet prep and document wrangling
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Conducting cost analyses that would make any finance team swoon
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Negotiating pricing with vendors without breaking a sweat
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Supporting departments across the org with all their buying needs
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Maintaining and vetting strong vendor relationships — you're part buyer, part detective
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Collaborating with cross-functional teams and staying calm under pressure
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Working magic in MS Office Suite and Workday’s procurement functions
? What You Bring to the Table:
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3 years of purchasing experience, especially if you’ve got that AA or Bachelor’s degree
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Strong experience in buying, budgeting, and making every dollar count
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You’ve danced with tight deadlines and lived to tell the tale
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Stellar communication skills (you’ll be chatting with vendors and internal teams)
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Non-profit experience? That’s a cherry on top
? Why You’ll Love This Job:
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You’ll play a key role in keeping things running smoothly for a mission-driven org
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Variety! You'll work with multiple departments, vendors, and challenges
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You'll be the go-to expert for all things purchasing — respected and relied on
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A chance to do impactful work, not just place orders
If you’ve got the skills and the stamina to handle all things procurement, we want to hear from you. And hey — if you’re expecting more than $26/hr? So are we. Let’s talk compensation that matches your expertise.
Looking to hire ASAP! no relocation offered.
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