Location: Los Angeles, CA
Company: Ymca Of Metropolitan L.A.
discover your passion, grow your career and make an impact! We believe in the four Core Values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility and understand that our staff are our biggest asset! We strive to create high-performing, strong teams in each of our branches and are looking for passionate and enthusiastic staff who will help us to strengthen our impact, empower our community and deliver incredible programming!
POSITION DESCRIPTION: Under the general supervision of a Senior Accountant, the Buyer is responsible to coordinate purchasing goods and services, and other general needs of the association. Duties include negotiating deals with suppliers, researching possible item selections,
managing and taking inventory of current product catalog. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS High school Diploma or equivalent. two or more years working in purchasing or procurement preferred.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to work effectively with multiple branches and individuals. Proficient in Microsoft Office Programs, data entry, and word processing skills. This position requires the final candidate to successfully pass an E-Verify check. For more information about E-Verify, please visit www. e-verify. gov/employees/e-verify-overview. RESPONSIBILITIES Reviews and Processes purchasing requests such as purchase requisitions and small purchase orders for goods or services
to ensure compliance with the associations purchasing procedures, the state procurement code, and user requirements.
Provides liaison services between vendors and branches for order status, procurement procedures, and problem resolution. Researches sources of supply and advises on cost effective alternatives. Assists in bid openings for competitive solicitations such as requests for quotes, bids, and proposals. Maintains prices and terms data information, files, reports, price lists on assigned commodities; negotiates prices and terms. Maintains records in accordance with established policies and procedures and audit guidelines. May expedite shipping and deliveries, and maintain inventories.
Monitor usage inconsistencies, price changes, and vendor back orders. Validates, reconciles, and processes receiving reports, vendor invoices, and other payment documents. May lead, guide, and train staff as appropriate to the area of operation. Attend staff meetings and trainings as required. Uphold YMCA policies for safety, supervision, mandated reporting and risk management. Demonstrate the Six Pillars of Character (Trustworthiness, Citizenship, Respect, Responsibility, Caring, Fairness) as well as the YMCA Core Values of caring, respect, honesty and responsibility in all dealings with members, guests, volunteers and fellow staff.
Demonstrate competencies in and willingness to develop in the Cause Driven Leadership areas of mission advancement, collaboration, operational effectiveness and personal growth. All other duties as assigned by your supervisor. WORK ENVIRONMENT/MINIMUM PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Must have the physical, visual, and auditory ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to multi-task.
Ability to effectively prioritize tasks/problems quickly and manage multiple requests/expectations. Ability to be highly proactive, organized and attentive to detail. Ability to work well with a team and independently with limited supervision. Ability to exercise discretion with sensitive information. As part of our dedication to the diversity of our staff, the Association is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity without regard for race, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, protected veteran status, disability, interactionual orientation, gender identity, or religion. People of color, people with disabilities, women, and LGBTQ+ candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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