Chimes
BALTIMORE, MD 21215
Job 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: Onsite
PRIMARY 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.
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