Procurement and Insurance Specialist overseeing card program and purchasing operations for Community Partners in Los Angeles. Collaborating with teams and vendors to maintain compliance and efficiency.
Responsibilities
Monitor, process, reconcile, and approve all P-Card accounts: account set-up and closing, set/monitor account dollar limits and all other account controls.
Ensures that purchasing card transactions comply with all applicable policies and procedures, as well as local, state, and federal regulations.
Monitors P-Card activity by investigating unusual patterns and analyzing expenditures; provides statistical data upon request.
Establishes appropriate card restrictions and revokes cards when required under Community Partners terms and conditions.
Communicates with cardholders on any questionable charge and clarifies all issues with internal and external team members.
Train procurement card holders and troubleshoot procurement card issues as they arise.
Administers procurement card contracts with cardholders and departmental supervisors.
Monitor, process, reconcile, and approve purchasing activities, including fulfilling procurement requests for goods and services and maintaining the current purchasing vendor portfolio.
Implement the cell phone program, travel and other programs including employee communication and vendor relationship management.
Act as a liaison between stakeholders and vendors, ensuring timely and efficient communication and resolution of any issues.
Be well versed on Community Partner policies and procedures related to the procurement of goods and services.
Work with the contracts team to process monthly lease payments for core business operations and fiscally sponsored projects, including monthly billing and reconciliation.
Provide excellent customer service to internal and external stakeholders regarding purchasing. Answer purchasing questions, troubleshoot issues, and communicate requirements based on policy and relevant compliance standards.
Assist with certificate of insurance requests and claim processing.
Support state and municipal registration renewals, including special events registration
Provide guidance, support, and technical assistance to stakeholders, both internal and external, related to Community Partners systems, policies, and procedures.
Maintain documents and record-keeping in accordance with organization policies and procedures.
Perform other duties and projects as may be necessary or as assigned.
Requirements
A minimum of 3 years of procurement and purchasing experience
Experience in nonprofit organizations preferred
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and/or education, preferred
Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, and familiarity with accounting and HR software.
Excellent client service and interpersonal skills and professional demeanor in communicating with staff members at all levels throughout the institution, as well as with vendors and others.
Ability to demonstrate sensitivity to and appreciation for diverse viewpoints, different communication styles, and diverse colleagues and partners.
Ability to communicate complex compliance issues in simple, understandable terms.
Ability to perform moderately complex financial and data analysis and customized reporting.
Must have excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, be highly attentive to detail, and be able to administer multiple projects simultaneously.
Ability to work well in a team environment and maintain a high degree of confidentiality due to the nature of the position.
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