Sales Associate / Material Handler - The Salvation Army Thrift Store - Colorado

Purchasing Coordinator

Function: Responsible for ordering and receiving purchases from departments as approved by authorized personnel. Maintains accurate records for input to Finance web for payment by Finance Accounts Payables personnel. Maintains inventory of what has been received. Contacts ordering personnel for pick-up or weekly delivery of received items. Develops relationships with vendors ensuring most favorable price strategy through bulk purchasing including exemption from sales tax.

Duties and Responsibilities: Purchasing Ordering and receiving items as requested by authorized personnel. Notifies requesting personnel for pick-up. Manages items until pick-up by ordering personnel or delivered to locations on a scheduled basis. Fiscal Duties Establish relationships with regular vendors to obtain favorable prices. Ensures vendor knowledge of The Salvation Army's tax exempt status. Notifies the Denver Operations & Finance Manager of any unauthorized requests for purchases outside of Salvation Army policy. Works closely with Accounts Payable personnel ensuring accurate timely payments to vendors.

Education, Experience, Skills, Qualifications: Education/Experience High School or GED required. Some experience in corporate purchasing preferred. Skills Strong organizational skills with detailed follow-through. Ability to follow Salvation Army policies dealing with varied personalities both with vendors and staff. Qualifications Ability to complete tasks in a timely manner. Ability to handle emergency requests in a professional manner. Ability to process invoices through the Finance Web system.

Driving: If the position requires driving: A minimum age of 21 (for insurance provision) and possession of a valid in-state driver's license is required. An MVR will be processed every year in accordance with The Salvation Army's policies. Background Check Continued employment will be contingent upon a biennial (every two years) background check that is processed in accordance with The Salvation Army's policies.

Physical Requirements: Ability to maneuver. Ability to remain in a stationary position. Ability to grasp, push, pull, and reach overhead. Ability to operate telephone. Ability to lift 50 pounds. Ability to access and produce information from the computer. Ability to understand written information. Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A request to modify or adjust these requirements may be made to your supervisor and HR. The Salvation Army would attempt to satisfy requests if the accommodation needed is reasonable and presents no undue hardship.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. The Salvation Army is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified job applicants, job candidates, and employees with disabilities to ensure they enjoy equal access to all employment opportunities and benefits of employment as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act. EEO is the Law.