Purchasing Specialist

Purchasing Specialist Location: 127 South Front Street, Fremont, OH 43420 Schedule: Monday - Thursday Weekly Hours: 34 hours per week Employment Type: Year-Round Full-Time Pay Rate: $45,000 - $60,000 per year, based on education and experience Position Overview: The Procurement Specialist coordinates purchasing and vendor activities to ensure goods and services are obtained efficiently, competitively, and in compliance with organizational policies and applicable funding requirements.

The position supports vendor sourcing, quotes and bids, purchasing documentation, contract and procurement compliance, cost management, and department purchasing needs while promoting effective stewardship of organizational resources.

Why Work for GLCAP? When you work for Great Lakes Community Action Partnership (GLCAP), you are part of a non-profit organization that helps individuals, families, and communities thrive.

We are driven by integrity, collaboration, accountability, respect, and adaptabilitythe values that fuel our passion for making a difference in the lives of the people we serve.

If you are looking for meaningful work where you make an impact every day, you will find it here at GLCAP.

Full-Time Benefits and Perks: Work-Life Balance: 34-hour full-time workweek with three-day weekendsHealth Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance available from day oneHealth Savings: Health Savings and Flexible Savings Accounts with employer contributionsRetirement: 403(b) plan with 4% employer match plus a 3% employer contributionPaid Time Off: Up to 6 weeks of combined vacation, personal, and sick leave accrued per yearPaid Holidays: 12 observed holidays per yearIncome Protection: Life insurance and long-term disability insuranceEmployee Support: Employee Assistance Program and wellness incentivesProfessional Development: Education assistance and training opportunities Education: Associate's degree in accounting, business administration, supply chain management, finance, public administration, or a related field.

Experience: Three years of progressively responsible experience in purchasing, procurement, vendor management, contract administration, finance, or a related business function.

Experience obtaining and evaluating quotes, coordinating purchases, and maintaining accurate purchasing or vendor documentation.

Demonstrated ability to interpret and follow organizational policies, procedures, and purchasing requirements.

Preferred experience with federally funded purchasing requirements, including the Uniform Guidance.

Experience supporting vendor selection, contract administration, purchasing analysis, or cost-control initiatives.

Professional procurement or supply-chain certification, such as CPPB, CPPO, CPSM, or equivalent certification a plus.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Coordinate the procurement of supplies, equipment, materials, and services for all departments, including obtaining price quotations, bids, and proposals in accordance with ag...