Procurement Specialist

Wage: 21.34

Schedule:Full-time

Our staff also enjoy these benefits:

• Health dental vision prescription and life insurance
• Short & long-term disability
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Professional development assistance
• Career advancement opportunities

MTC is proud to operate theInland EmpireJob Corps Centerin San Bernardino CAwhere our staff provide quality services to our local youth. We value our professional and caring employees who are dedicated to improving peoples lives and we wantYOUto join our team!

Whatyou will be doing: Responsible for planning and executing the most cost-effective procurement from external suppliers of products and services necessary for center operation in compliance with government and management directives.

Essential functions:

1. Review requisitions to determine what vendors are to be contacted for price quotations and placement of contracts; evaluate all bids and then select a vendor.
2. Ensure adherence to quality standards required delivery schedules and contractual terms.
3. Conduct follow-up on purchase orders past due with appropriate vendor.
4. Maintain vendor contacts and vendor supply lists.
5. Coordinate with accounting department relative to accuracy of pricing data.
6. Authorized to act as an agent for the company in procurement matters and has approval to commit purchase order contracts up to $2500.
7. Participate in career development services system by ensuring the center receives accurate and effective bidding with all vendors and contractors.
8. Maintain a safe and clean work area that models high standards for a work environment.
9. Conduct excess property screening activities.
10. Assist in the development and implementation of new and revised policies and procedures affecting procurement.
11. Coordinate with other center staff pertaining to procurement matters.
12. Provide positive quality customer services to students staff and other center customers.
13. Participate in student employability programs and activities.
14. Support promote and enforce the Job Corps Zero Tolerance Policy.
15. Promote the development of Career Success Standards by modeling appropriate behaviors mentoring students where necessary and monitoring both positive and negative behaviors through interventions.
16. Maintain accountability of students and property; adhere to safety practices.

It is expected that the incumbent shall perform other duties as assigned within his/her capabilities as determined by management.

Education & experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent and three years related experience. Experience with youth excellent written and verbal communications skills and computer proficiency required. Valid drivers license with an acceptable driving record unless waived by management.

Management & Training Corporation (MTC) is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color age religion sex disabled status veteran status genetic information national origin or any other category protected by federal law. MTC participates in E-Verify. We strive to provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities including disabled veterans in our job application and hiring process. If you are interested in employment opportunities with Management & Training Corporation and need assistance please contact our staffing department throughor .