Procurement & Purchasing Specialist

Company Overview : SELA: The International Private School is a fully immersive educational community serving children from 3 months through 6th grade. Through Spanish immersion and project-based learning, SELA offers a dynamic environment that encourages exploration and creativity. Its globally focused curriculum promotes academic excellence and cultural awareness, helping students understand diverse perspectives. SELA is committed to nurturing confidence, compassion, and leadership in students so they are prepared for an ever-changing world. Team members join a mission-driven school that values innovation, collaboration, and respect for every learner. Position Overview The Procurement Specialist is responsible for managing the sourcing, purchasing, and coordination of classroom supplies, educational materials, office equipment, and services necessary to support school operations. Duties and Responsibilities Manage procurement, purchasing, strategic sourcing, and supplier selection from initial request through order fulfillment and contract administration. Obtain and evaluate vendor quotes, negotiate pricing and contract terms, and maintain effective supplier relationships. Prepare and manage purchase orders, coordinate deliveries, and oversee materials management, logistics, and supply availability. Monitor inventory levels and coordinate with administrators and teachers to identify purchasing needs and ensure timely availability of supplies. Ensure all purchases align with established budgets, school policies, and applicable regulatory requirements. Review invoices for accuracy, resolve purchasing discrepancies, and address vendor, delivery, and product quality issues. Maintain accurate purchasing records, vendor documentation, contracts, and procurement reports. Collaborate with school departments to identify purchasing efficiencies, resolve operational challenges, and improve procurement procedures. Apply demand planning and inventory management practices to support the continuous availability of essential materials and supplies. Your Impact: Reliable purchasing, cost-effective sourcing, and effective supplier coordination ensure that school teams have the materials and services needed to support students and daily operations. Skills Essential: Procurement or purchasing experience, supplier management experience, contract management, negotiation, and cross-functional collaboration. Must have experience with purchase orders in a school environment. Preferred: SAP, Oracle EBS, MRP (material requirements planning), ERP (enterprise resource planning) systems, and e-procurement systems. Knowledge of procurement management, contract negotiation, procurement contract negotiation and management, direct negotiation procurement, public sector purchasing, and procurement regulatory requirements. Familiarity with supply chain management, sourcing, pricing, quality management, production planning, project management, and logistics. Pay: $60,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Work Location: In person

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