Buyer/Procurement Specialist

7 days ago

New Kensington, Pennsylvania, United States Housing Opportunity Com Full time $40,000 - $60,000 per year

Buyer/Procurement Specialist (Temp): 

The Housing Opportunities Commission of Montgomery County (HOC) was established in 1974 to better respond to the County's need for affordable housing. HOC is authorized to acquire, own, lease, and operate housing; to provide for the construction or renovation of housing; obtain financial assistance from any public or private source to assist its housing activities; and arrange for social services, resident services, and daycare.

Job Description: 

This position is responsible for performing various procurement and contracting duties to include

  • Determining procurement methods for the purchase of goods, services, and commodities in conformance with applicable laws, ordinances and administrative procedures.
  • Development of specifications and statement of works for various procurement methods, including but not limited to Request for Proposals (RFP), Invitation for Bids (IFB); Requests for Qualifications (RFQ), etc. 
  • Contract awards, contract renewals, administration of contracts, processing change orders/contract modifications, processing purchase orders and other procurement related activities. 
  • Reviewing purchase orders. 
  • Preparing procurement reports as assigned. 
  • Other duties as assigned.

This is a full-time temporary position. Hours are 8:30am to 5:00pm Monday through Friday.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience:

  • At least one year of experience in a professional purchasing environment 

Education:

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.
  • An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted.   Low income residents in Montgomery County with the above qualifications are encouraged to apply.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Strong computer skills and ability to learn new software. 
  • Proficiency with all Microsoft Office programs required.  Yardi and eProcurement (OpenGov) systems a plus.  
  • Working knowledge of, or the ability to quickly acquire knowledge of, public procurement, HOC policies and procedures, applicable county, state, and federal laws and regulations.  
  • Good oral and written communication skills.  

Salary determined by departmental budget - Offer commensurate with experience.

HOC is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender reassignment, citizenship, immigration status, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited under applicable federal, state or local law. HOC promotes a drug-free workplace.

HOC conducts criminal background checks, employment reference checks, and where applicable, reviews driving records in determining suitability for employment. Selected applicants will be required to submit to pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. Employment is contingent upon drug and alcohol test results.

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