***LeadingAge New Jersey & Delaware is posting this on behalf of Acts Retirement Life Communities***

Join our team and grow with us both professionally and personally! Acts is currently seeking qualified candidates for a Purchasing Manager position. This position is located at the Corporate Services Center in Fort Washington, PA.

In this role, you will be responsible to follow sound and prudent purchasing procedures in vendor selection, preparation and solicitation of Requests for Quotation (RFQs), utilization of value analysis techniques, awarding agreements for supplies, equipment and services, including capital purchases, maintenance, and development projects. Develops and maintains strong relationships with community staff and suppliers.

Responsibilities

The ideal candidate will meet the following requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field

• Minimum of five years’ procurement experience with competitive bidding and RFQ preparation and analysis, supplier relationship management, and category management is required

• Specific experience in maintenance supplies and services and/or life safety procurement are ideal

Acts Retirement-Life Communities is the nation’s largest not-for-profit owner, operator, and developer of resort-style continuing care senior living communities, including independent living, assisted living and skilled nursing care. The Acts family proudly consists of 26 communities in 9 states, and over 7,000 employees. Acts provides residents with a lifestyle that includes on-campus conveniences, services, and amenities such as casual and fine dining venues, beauty salons, fitness centers, security, healthcare, activity programs, and much more. Our employees are inspired by a culture of Loving-Kindness, and we are fully committed to appreciating the array of backgrounds and talents demonstrated by our employees.

To protect the health and safety of our residents, employees, and the communities we serve, Acts has implemented a universal COVID-19 and Influenza (Flu) vaccination requirement for all employees. Qualified reasonable accommodation requests for medical and religious exemption will be reviewed by the Human Resources Department.

Full-time employees are eligible for a generous benefit package including health benefits (medical, dental and vision), health spending account, life insurance, disability programs, 401(k) with 4% company match, paid time off (PTO) and holidays, and much more! Some part-time positions may also be eligible to receive certain benefits.

For more information or to apply, visit us at www.acts-jobs.org

Acts is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Acts is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process.

Click here to apply: https://careers-actslife.icims.com/jobs/2217/purchasing-manager/job