Administrative Specialist - PurchasingWe are a social enterprise that is actively changing the face of child welfare and are constantly searching for talented, purpose-driven professionals to join our community. We are a group of happy warriors, courageous mutants, and passionate pragmatists. Come join our island of misfit toys!Position Summary:Necco has an opportunity for a career as an Administrative Specialist - Purchasing.
This role will add the most value to the company by managing the procurement process by compiling information, preparing purchase orders, tracking orders, and ensuring timely delivery and quality of goods or materials for the organization.The candidate selected will be responsible for the following:Provide administrative and clerical support to all departments within Necco Center (Residential, SL, CL, Operations, Clinical, & Medical)Creating reports, purchase orders, and all other documents related to procurement.Establish and maintain a record keeping system for purchasesIdentify efficiencies and cost saving measuresPerform other duties as assignedRequired skills and abilities:Ability to follow verbal and written instructionsWilling and able to learn purchasing procedures and policiesProficient with Microsoft word, excel, or related softwarePosition Qualifications:Minimum of 21 Years of AgeHigh School Education (Degree Preferred)Valid Driver's LicenseAt least two years of clerical experience preferredExcellent written, oral, and organizational skills requiredAbility to multitask and think criticallySuccessful completion of all required criminal background checksMust possess the skills to navigate and execute software programs (i.e Microsoft Office programs, Databases, Dashboards)Corporate Citizen:Practice ruthless pragmatismEngage in peer-to-peer feedbackKnow and live the Necco Corporate Culture PrinciplesEmbody the three essential virtues: humble, hungry, and smartDrive your individual performance scorecard resultsAdhere to and contribute to the Necco meeting structureAt Necco, we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable work environment. We embrace individuals of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We believe that a diverse team fosters innovation and creativity, and we actively seek candidates from all races, ethnicities, religions, genders, sexual orientations, abilities, and ages to join our organization.
We are dedicated to providing equal opportunities for employment and advancement to all qualified individuals, and we encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply.