Job Details

*Telamon requires all its employees to reside in one of the following states: Delaware, Georgia, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia

TELAMON-TRC COMMITMENT TO TRAUMAINFORMED CARE:

Telamon-TRC has taken stepsto shift our organization into a Trauma-Informed Care (TIC) model. This changesour perceptions about the individuals that we work with, employees andcustomers, including families and children. A trauma-informed system of careprovides services that empower employees and customers, including families andchildren, to feel safe, welcomed and engaged at all levels of organizationalinteraction. Exchanges that could be potentially retraumatizing, or triggertraumatic reactions require thoughtfulness and non-judgement. Ongoing, as anorganization, we collaborate to educate employees about the effects ofviolence, victimization and trauma on individuals. This model supports aculture of safety for employees and customers, including families and children.

POSITION SUMMARY:

ThePurchasing Specialist assists the Purchasing Manager by ensuring that everypurchase, contract, and partnership upholds the highest standards ofstewardship and compliance. Works closely with Telamon staff to safeguard theintegrity, timeliness, and completeness of all equipment and supplyacquisitions, as well as assists with Request for Proposal (RFP) processes.

DUTIESAND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Reviewpurchase requisitions to ensure that coding, funding, approvals, bid thresholdsand vendor selections are in compliance with Telamon requirements.

2. Searchfor vendors and review vendor performance as needed.

3. Maintainrelationships with vendors to help with purchasing needs and resolve issues.

4. Lookfor ways to save costs within the organization by making sure all costs arereasonable and necessary.

5. Maintenanceand accumulation of source data for reporting purposes.

6. Assistinquiries related to documentation needed by Accounts Payable to preparechecks.

7. Assistswith the preparation and evaluation of Requests for Proposals (RFPs).

8. Assistin maintaining the vendor list by using (SAMS) to check for debarred orsuspended vendors.

9. Ensurecompliance with approved policies, procedures, and applicable grant/contractregulations.

10. Assistwith samples and documentation for the external auditors.

11. Assistswith the training of Telamon staff on systems, policies and procedures.

12. Perform all other duties as assigned by supervisor.

ROLE QUALIFICATIONS:

Educationand Experience Requirements:
• A Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Financeor related fields required.
• A equivalent combination of education andexperience may be substituted for a Bachelor's degree.
• Three years of Purchasing experience.
• Federal Grant and Uniform Guidanceexperience highly desired.
• Strong understanding of accountingprinciples.

Skillsand Abilities:
• Ability to work quickly and efficiently ina fast-paced environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively withothers (both orally and in writing).
• Strong customer service and problem-solvingskills.
• Strong math skills.
• Mathematical reasoning.
• Strong Excel and financial managementsoftware skills.

ESSENTIALJOB FUNCTIONS:

The work environment characteristics described here arerepresentative of those an employee encounters while performing the essentialfunctions of this job. Reasonableaccommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to performthe essential functions:
• Workis primarily performed in an office setting.
• Subjectto long periods of sitting and exposure to computer screen.
• Occasionallight lifting.
• Driving/sittingfor prolonged periods of time.
• Keyboardingand data entry, use of telephone.

BackgroundChecks:
• Allemployees are subject to both a pre-hire and an annual background check.Specific rules by Area of Focus will indicate whether a state or federalfingerprint background check (or both) is required and the frequency. Afingerprint background check may suffice for a regular background check.Additional background checks may be required such as the Child Abuse andNeglect State Registry, and the Sex Offender Registry.

Positionsthat Require Driving:
• Telamon Corporation / TRC employees thatare required to drive a personal vehicle for work-related duties are to meetthe auto insurance liability requirement. The minimum limits required are$100,000 each person bodily injury, $300,000 each accident bodily injury and$50,000 property damage. The insuranceliability requirement covers use of an employee's personal vehicle.
• Telamon Corporation/TRC employees thatdrive a company-owned/rental vehicle must maintain a satisfactory annual motorvehicle record check.
• Must have own transportation, a validdriver's license, and vehicle insurance.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:

This job description describes thegeneral nature and level of work performed by an employee assigned to therole. It does not imply that these arethe only duties and responsibilities assigned to the job. The employee may berequired to perform other duties as requested by the Supervisor/Director. Allrequirements are subject to change over time.

I acknowledge that this jobdescription is neither an employment contract nor a legal document and does notalter the employment at-will status. Ihave received, read, and understand the expectations for the successfulperformance of this job.

Exempt : Yes

Type : Regular Full Time Exempt

Area of Focus : Corporate Admin

Location : NC100