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Title Description: Procurement

Date Posted: 2/27/2025

Deadline: Until Filled

Job Number: 026-25-NR

Branch:

Hourly Rate: Starting Rate:$22.25 Full Rate $27.34

Hours: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm Monday - Friday

Union Status: ILA LOCAL 2028

WORK OBJECTIVE: Under the direction of the Manager of Procurement, purchases materials and services for assigned requisitions in support of all NFTA/NFTM operations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. It is not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such duties are a logical assignment to the position. • Participates in the development of goals, policies, and procedures for the procurement department. • Maintains Supplier Master File. • Upon request or receipt of requisition, locates sources, obtains prices and other information regarding the materials or services required, processes requisitions and obtains quotations as required. • Processes requisitions and purchase orders. • Reviews and examines purchase orders, contracts to ensure compliance with NFTA Procurement Guidelines and confirm funding availability. • Expedites orders upon request. • Follows up on requisitions. • Reconciles accounting discrepancies. • Identifies opportunities for cost reductions and elimination of non-value added activities. • Manages supplies relationships, resolves quality, delivery, problems, and other issues. • Disposes of obsolete materials. • Issues procurement reports as required. • Takes a proactive approach to maintaining a high level of service to internal and external customers. • Handles departmental correspondence, filing, mail, and advertising. • Perform additional duties and tasks as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES: • Knowledge, experience and understanding of the work flow in a typical business/office environment. • Working knowledge of purchasing standards and best practices. • Strong communication skills and ability to operate under time constraints. • Knowledge of ERP software. • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Tasks involve the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (5-10 pounds).

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: • Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management, Accounting, or Public Administration. • One (1) to Two (2) years of purchasing, supply chain, or similar experience.

NOTE: TO APPLY: Send NFTA employment application, resume and cover letter specifying the job number 026-25-NR to: NFTA Human Resources 181 Ellicott Street Buffalo, NY 14203

OTHER: The Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer All people with disabilities are encouraged to apply