Job Details

The Purchasing Specialist provides support to Finance, and other teams, by processing purchasing requests through the purchasing system.
Essential Functions:

• Analyzes purchase authorizations for adequacy of specifications and other requirements to include proper general ledger accounts, proper approval authorities, and other criteria.
• Maintains the approval hierarchy and matrix of requisition approval process, as well as understands the security and role assignment within the purchasing system.
• Works with appropriate team members to negotiate and analyze costs.
• Prepares and issues purchase orders, ensures inclusion of complete and accurate specifications, and terms and conditions.
• Assists in planning, coordination and implementation of any special procurement program assigned to the team.
• Follows up with stakeholders to properly complete requests.
• Participates in the review, analysis and evaluation of procurement system for modifications, improvements and streamlining of processes.
• Works with accounting team to identify and process monthly accruals.
• Assists with developing business plan strategies / opportunities for unmanaged spend categories in conjunction with leadership.
• Interacts with APEI, APUS and NES staff and various teams, at all levels as required, to meet strategic objectives.
• Works with internal and external auditors as needed.
• Completes special projects as assigned.

• Standard office environment in Charles Town, WV.

• Ability to interact with staff in a positive and professional manner.
• Ability to meet communicated schedules and deadlines.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to creatively solve problems in a changing environment.
• Advanced skills with MS Office Suite.
• Ability to work as a team player with a positive attitude.

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution is preferred.
• Certification in procurement is preferred.
• Experience with Paramount is preferred.