What are the responsibilities and job description for the Procurement Manager position at Vocational Instruction Project?
Description
VIP Community Services is dedicated to changing lives and transforming our community. We offer a continuum of services to individuals with histories of chemical dependency. Our client-centered approach empowers people to take charge of their lives and discover their personal paths to self-sufficiency.
TITLE: Procurement Manager.
REPORTS TO: Executive Vice President / Chief Operating Officer.
POSITION SUMMARY: The Procurement Manager is responsible for all procurement activities of the organization and for ensuring that VIP follows all aspects of its procurement policies as approved by VIP's Board of Directors and funder's requirements or restrictions.
The Procurement Manager ensures that VIP obtains quality products for competitive prices in a timely manner. The Procurement Manager plays an integral role in ensuring that the organization sticks to budgets and operates profitably and that all contracts are tracked and re-bid in conformance with VIP's Procurement Policy.
The ultimate long-term goals of the procurement function is cost savings, spend control and workflow efficiency.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Contracts Management.
- Liaises with key company employees to determine their product and service needs.
- Develops par levels for departments.
- Monitors business trends and product availability to pay the best price for goods and services without sacrificing quality or delivery times.
- Nurtures relationships with suppliers to negotiate the best prices for VIP.
- Identifies and researches potential new suppliers.
- Maintains inventory of supplies for all facilities.
- Deals with disposal of obsolete materials.
- Maintains fixed asset inventory schedule.
- Research new products and services to meet VIP's goals.
- Assesses total costs of VIP's purchases.
- Develops and implements strategies for procuring, storing, and distributing goods or services and maintaining stock levels.
- Sources and interviews vendors; negotiates contracts and costs.
- Recommends new processes or systems for improvement; implement new ideas and strategies.
- Communicates with vendors, clients, customers, team members, and managers to align goals.
- Prepares regular analytical reports relative to purchasing activity and pricing trends.
- Works in close collaboration with the Finance and Legal Departments.
- Supervises support staff within the procurement department.
- Ensures Safety Data Sheets (SDS) are obtained for all containers that come to the facility.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's or associate Degree plus 2 - 3 years related experience. Or,
- High School Graduate / GED equivalency plus 3-5 years related experience.
- Experience with Excel and other Microsoft Prodcuts.
Perks Working for VIP:
- Dress down Fridays
- Discount on gym membership
- Tuition reduction rate on continuing education at Monroe College
- Annual holiday party
- Annual staff picnic
- Medical/ Dental/ 403(B)
- Transit discount for parking and MTA
Salary Range: $60,000.00 - $75,000.00
VIP Community Services provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws
Company Description
VIP has long recognized that for treatment to be successful long term, the drug lifestyle has to be replaced with positive elements — education, health care, mental health care, job training, life skills and work opportunities. VIP’s diverse treatment programs were — and remain – integrated. VIP is dedicated to empowering its clients with the tools they need to become self-sufficient.
Why Work Here?
Founded in 1974 to fill the need for vital social services in The Bronx, VIP plays a key role in sustaining life in the community. VIP has long recognized that for treatment to be successful long term, the drug lifestyle has to be replaced with positive elements — education, health care, mental health care, job training, life skills and work opportunities. VIP’s diverse treatment programs were — and remain – integrated. VIP is dedicated to empowering its clients with the tools they need to become self-sufficient.
Salary : $60,000 - $75,000
