Purchasing Specialist

Purchasing/Procurement Specialist
Location: New Britain, CT
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:15 AM-4:00 PM
Work Arrangement: Fully Onsite
Pay: $35-$45/hour, flexible based on experience
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Purchasing/Procurement professional for an immediate opportunity. This individual will support day-to-day purchasing, bidding, procurement, and contract administration activities.
Responsibilities

• Manage purchasing and procurement activities across the organization
  
  
• Coordinate job bids and ensure required municipal bidding procedures are followed
  
  
• Solicit, obtain, and review vendor bids and pricing
  
  
• Support contract administration and related documentation
  
  
• Manage commodity procurement
  
  
• Ensure purchasing activities comply with established government and municipal procedures
  
  
• Work with internal departments and vendors throughout the purchasing process
  
  
• Maintain accurate purchasing, bid, and contract documentation
  
  

• Purchasing or procurement experience required
  
  
• Knowledge of government bidding and procurement processes
  
  
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  
  
• Ability to work effectively with multiple departments, vendors, and stakeholders
  
  
• Patient, collaborative, and able to jump in and take ownership of responsibilities
  
  
• Degree is a plus, but not required
  
  
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