Purchasing Specialist Job at Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco
Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco San Francisco, CA 94105
Company
Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco
While the SF Fed is a Reserve Bank, we’re not what you might expect. We’re unreserved here. That means we seek new and diverse perspectives. We spark conversations and encourage debate. We build opportunity. We pursue careers that are true to ourselves. We are looking for people who want to help our country reach its full economic potential. When you join the SF Fed, you join a team of people working together to promote an inclusive economy that works for everyone.
At the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco (SF Fed), we believe in the diversity of our people, ideas, and experiences and are committed to building an inclusive culture that is representative of the communities we serve.
The SF Fed Financial Management (FM) team is looking for a Purchasing Specialist to support a team who services all Business Units throughout the District. Reporting to the Manager Procurement Operations & Projects, help the group provide support to Ariba Procurement users, support the Bank’s business travel program, act as the Bank’s purchasing agent, and perform tasks related to vendor management activities and information management. Provide administrative support to the FM team.
In this role, you will:
- Act as the Bank’s purchasing agent placing orders for non-catalog requests. Ensure orders are received and paid for. Troubleshoot if any issues arise working with suppliers, business requesters, and Accounting team members.
- Provide support to SAP Ariba procurement users. Consult with subject matter experts within the District or System level as needed to resolve problems. Participate in periodic maintenance or update projects in Ariba.
- Assist with the administration of the Bank’s Purchasing Card program
- Provide support to Bank travelers with the Concur online booking tool and service by Amex Global Business Travel, the Bank’s travel agency.
- Perform tasks related to the Bank’s vendor management program. Enter tiering risk assessment information, review exclusionary criteria for new suppliers, and help monitor completion of required program tasks by Business Unit vendor management participants.
- Contribute to the implementation of the new System-wide Information Management Compliance program for the Financial Management group.
- Provide administrative support to the Financial Management group by making requested purchases, submitting vendor screening requests, and processing visitor requests.
- Provide efficient and high-quality customer service for all internal and external customer requests.
Qualifications:
- Typically 2+ years buying and customer service/problem solving experience for procurement/financial applications, vendor management activities, or booking business travel
- General knowledge of purchasing and accounting principles.
- Experience with automated purchasing or accounting applications.
- Due to the nature of the work we do, you will need to be able to demonstrate good judgment and confidentiality with regards to sensitive Bank data and information.
- Proficiency in the Microsoft Office applications (ie SharePoint)
- Experience generating reports and queries from databases
- Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Strong analytical, multitasking and time management skills.
- Education: Associate degree or higher
Base Salary Range: Min: $67,800 - Mid: $88,100 - Max: $108,400 (Location: San Francisco)
Final salary and offer will be determined by the applicant’s background, experience, skills, internal equity, and alignment with market data.
At the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, we offer a wonderful benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Pretax Flexible Spending Account, Paid Family Leave Care, Backup Child Care Program, Pretax Day Care Flexible Spending Account, Vacation Days, Sick Days, Paid Holidays, Pet Insurance, Matching 401(k), and an unheard-of Retirement / Pension.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
At the SF Fed, we believe in the diversity of our people, ideas, and experiences and are committed to building an inclusive culture that is representative of the communities we serve. The SF Fed is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Full Time / Part Time
Full time
Regular / Temporary
Regular
Job Exempt (Yes / No)
No
Job Category
Procurement/Vendor Management
Work Shift
First (United States of America)
The Federal Reserve Banks believe that diversity and inclusion among our employees is critical to our success as an organization, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. The Federal Reserve Banks are committed to equal employment opportunity for employees and job applicants in compliance with applicable law and to an environment where employees are valued for their differences.
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