Procurement Specialist

CHS Central Office - Hershey, PA

Full-Time

The Procurement Specialist is responsible for managing the CHS procurement process in collaboration with MHS Procurement including, timely and efficient ERP (PeopleSoft) system processing of requisitions, purchase orders, contracts, supplier onboarding, inventories and PCard reconciliations. Through the defined Shared Service model, this individual will identify and implement CHS procurement strategies across CHS Centers, evaluate, source and analyze potential suppliers, develop preferred & strategic suppliers, and manage supplier performance (business reviews). The Procurement Specialist will facilitate CHS contract preparation, contract management, RFx's, bid analysis, and other related procurement activities. This role is responsible for ensuring CHS and CHS-Centers' compliance to Procurement policy. Starting salary is in the range of $45,168 - $60,300 per year based on expertise.

Responsibilities:

Ensure compliance with company procurement policies, procedures and regulatory standards
Identify and implement CHS procurement strategies across CHS Centers.
Evaluate, source and analyze potential suppliers, develop preferred & strategic suppliers.
Manage the CHS procurement programs (e.g. SRM, Supplier Diversity, PCard, etc.) and ERP processes (requisitions, PO's, contracts, inventories, supplier onboarding, invoice resolution, etc.)
Assist in researching and solving requisition, inventory, PO, contract and invoice issues in PeopleSoft
Facilitate CHS RFx's under $50k and collaborate with MHS Procurement for RFx's over $50k
Prepare and negotiate contract terms and conditions in collaboration with MHS Procurement and internal stakeholders
Facilitate renewals or extensions of contracts for internal CHS stakeholders
Develop and maintain CHS supplier relationships
Analyze and evaluate supplier performance, participate in business reviews
As a course of normal business, educate/train CHS staff in procurement processes and in PeopleSoft
Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree or High School Diploma with equivalent years of experience
Minimum of 3 years of experience in procurement
Strong understanding of purchasing processes and system knowledge
Previous experience working with PeopleSoft preferred
Proficiency in MS Office suite
Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communications
Computer literacy
Detail oriented, strategic thinker, growth mindset, change management
Ability to make independent decisions within parameters of established policy and program guidelines
Ability to influence others over which this position has no direct supervision
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Effective problem solving skills
Commitment to the mission and values of CHS and MHS and demonstrated high degree of integrity as all CHS and MHS staff are considered to be role models for children
US work authorization and successful completion of pre-employment background checks and clearances

Who we are and what we’re looking for

At CHS, we are leaders passionate about early childhood education and community betterment. Our work is driven by the desire to endow children with the resources for educational and physical well-being, while supporting and empowering their families. We listen to the needs of our diverse community and adapt to give everyone a voice. We hold each-other accountable for bringing our best and most authentic selves to school every day, creating an environment of mutual respect.

We strive to build a team of individuals that is passionate about our mission, brings in new creative ideas, and loves their work. If this sounds like you, we look forward to seeing your application.

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About Catherine Hershey Schools for Early Learning

At Catherine Hershey Schools for Early Learning, we nurture children, support them in discovering their world, and help them grow to reach their fullest potential. We are passionate educators, caregivers, and role models dedicated to successful early childhood development. We believe that a rich and solid foundation, along with a nurturing and supportive environment, is critical to helping children grow. We focus on the whole child, helping them flourish in mind and body. And we set them on a path to become their strongest, brightest, and best selves in school and beyond.

Catherine Hershey’s dream was to provide children with a well-rounded education. That dream lives on in her name and is our mission at Catherine Hershey Schools for Early Learning.

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Catherine Hershey Schools for Early Learning does not discriminate against applicants or employees, in hiring, promotion or any terms or conditions of employment, on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, sex, age, religion or religious creed, veteran status, disability or use of a guide or support animal because of the blindness, deafness or physical handicap of the user or because the user is a handler or trainer of support or guide animals, or any other status protected under applicable federal or Pennsylvania law.