What are the responsibilities and job description for the Procurement Coordinator position at Sargent Rehabilitation Center?
Durkin Administration Building
Worcester Public Schools
Worcester, Massachusetts
Job Details
Job Description
Reports to: Director of Payroll, Procurement, and Accounts Payable
Accountability Objective: This position will assist in the coordination of the procurement and payment of materials, supplies, services and equipment.
Principal Responsibilities:
- Responsible for the coordination of all district procurement processes including but not limited to the procurement of materials, supplies, contracts, services, and equipment.
- Ability to ensure district maintains compliance with all federal, state, and local purchasing guidelines.
- Responsible for the coordination of bid postings as required by procurement requirements.
- Review bids and proposals for responsiveness to minimum procurement requirements.
- Responsible to serve as the point of contact for inquiries and guidance from departments to support the procurement of goods and services and engage in continued positive relationships.
- Responsible to serve as the point of contact between the School Department, City Purchasing and external vendors and engage in continued positive relationships.
- Ability to understand commodities, services and contract documents as they relate to procurement activities and understanding requirements.
- Develop procedures to support internal stakeholders, as well as external vendor management.
- Assist the Contract Coordinator in development of contracts as it relates to procurement procedures.
- Responsible for the electronic retention and maintaining of all procurement documents.
- Responsible to assist with the disposal of surplus goods and equipment.
- Other job-related duties, as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
1. Bachelor’s degree in business or public administration, finance, accounting, or related field
2. 1 to 3 years purchasing/procurement experience
3. Knowledge of Massachusetts Chapter 30B procurement requirements
4. Required to obtain Massachusetts Certified Public Purchasing Official (MCPPO) certification, if not currently certified
5. Must possess strong written and verbal communication skills
6. Proven ability to organize and prioritize tasks
7. Attention to detail and high level of accuracy
8. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, as well as Google Suite
9. Motivated with the ability to work collaboratively & independently in a fast-paced environment
Preferred Qualifications:
1. Active Massachusetts Certified Public Purchasing Official (MCPPO) certification
2. 1-3 years purchasing/procurement experience in a school district or municipal government
3. Workday Enterprise Management Software experience preferred
WORK YEAR: Full-year position (Non-Represented)
WORK DAY: Full-time work schedule; 8:30am - 4:30pm
SALARY: $58,468 - $78,686
- Job Category : Administrator > Director/Coordinator/Manager
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Worcester Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer/Educational Institution and does not discriminate regardless of race, color, ancestry, sex, gender, age, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy or a related condition, veteran status or homelessness. The Worcester Public Schools provides equal access to employment and the full range of general, occupational and vocational education programs. For more information relating to Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action contact the Human Resource Manager, 20 Irving Street, Worcester, MA 01609, 508-799-3020.
Job Requirements
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- Citizenship, residency or work visa required
Application Questions
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- 1. Have you ever been terminated for cause from a prior position? If so please explain.
Brief Response (Answer limited TO 200 characters, including spaces) - 2. Have you ever worked for the Worcester Public Schools? When? What capacity?
Brief Response (Answer limited TO 200 characters, including spaces) - 3. Do you have any relatives employed by the Worcester Public Schools or the School Committee? If yes, please list name, title, and relationship.
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Salary : $58,468 - $78,686