Procurement Specialist

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.