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Salary Range **$24.00 - $24.00 Hourly**

Education Level **High School**

Job Description

Make an Impact.

At WellLife Network, every role plays a vital part in empowering people to live their best lives. As part of one of New York’s largest nonprofit health and human services organizations, you’ll join a team dedicated to compassion, inclusion, and excellence — helping individuals and families thrive every day.

Position Summary

The Purchasing Agent is responsible for preparing and processing purchase orders for capital and non-capital items, including medical, rehabilitation, maintenance, and household supplies and equipment, as well as appliances and furniture. This role manages all General Services requisitions, receives purchase orders for Accounts Payable processing, and prepares bids, reports, and related administrative documents.

Essential Responsibilities

+ Review purchase requisitions for accuracy and required approvals.

+ Identify and select appropriate vendors based on quality, pricing, reliability, and product specifications.

+ Resolve outstanding purchase order issues to ensure timely vendor payment.

+ Perform inventory-related tasks as needed.

+ Assist with special projects as assigned.

+ Enter data and maintain records using the agency’s automated purchasing system.

+ Prepare reports and correspondence using Microsoft Word and Excel.

+ Maintain strong vendor relationships and expand the qualified vendor list when necessary.

+ Review and verify invoice accuracy.

+ Create, organize, and update purchasing records and files.

+ Perform additional related duties as assigned.

What You’ll Gain

+ Compensation: Competitive hourly rate based on experience.

+ Robust Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, and 401k retirement plan (with matching).

+ Work-Life Balance: Paid time off, holidays, and personal days.

+ Wellness Program: Free and low-cost gym and wellness access and support.

+ Training & Growth: Ongoing professional development and career advancement opportunities.

+ Meaningful Work: Direct impact on the lives of youth and their families.

+ Supportive Environment: A collaborative team that values your contributions

Qualifications

High School Diploma or Equivalency required. Associates or Bachelors Degree preferred. Three to Five years purchasing experience, minimum 5 years business experience preferred. Experience in non-capital products and purchasing policies and procedures preferred. Working knowledge of Excel, Word, and data based systems mandatory. Strong interpersonal and analytical skills a must. Driver’s License Preferred.