Buyer @ Purchasing Department

Purchasing Assistant
The primary purpose of this position is to support the Purchasing Manager by performing purchasing functions for the Procurement Department. The incumbent will process requisitions, initiate purchase orders, monitor maintenance agreements, and receive and analyze bid requests.
All activities must support the Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh ("HACP" or "Authority") mission, strategic goals and objectives.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The position duties and responsibilities listed below describe the general nature and scope of work. Other responsibilities, duties and skills may be required and assigned, as needed.

Processes requisitions submitted by departments.
Solicits, receives and analyzes bid requests; makes the appropriate purchase orders, and expedites outstanding deliveries to ensure timely receipt of materials.
Grows and maintains vendor product file library.
Establishes, monitors, and renews maintenance agreements; assists with cost/benefit analysis.
Researches and analyzes data (including but not limited to: age of equipment, cost, value, etc.) to make recommendations to departments.
Processes orders for cellular telephones as requested through Directors.
Maintains a current contact list of names and emergency phone numbers. Circulates list to each department.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Education and/or Experience
Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Finance, or related field, and a minimum of 3 years of experience working in a purchasing or related environment. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Technical Skills
To perform this job successfully, the employee must be familiar with maintenance, office, household and security supplies and have some knowledge of equipment. The employee should have strong computer skills (MS Word, Excel, and Gmail). Must have the ability to learn other computer software programs as required by assigned tasks.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
To perform this job successfully, the employee is frequently required to remain in a stationary position. Daily movements include sitting; standing; operating computers and other office equipment; moving about the office; and attending onsite and offsite meetings. The employee must be able to communicate via email and verbally via telephone. The employee must occasionally transport up to 25 pounds.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Office environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Employees must have access to 24 hour reliable internet service. Employees must also have reliable transportation to and from work, as well as, to get to and from multiple HACP locations based on business needs and assignments.