IT Procurement Manager jobs in Allentown, PA

Procurement Manager

We believe that everyone deserves a decent place to live. Habitat for Humanity partners with people in our community, and all over the world, to help build or improve a place to call home. Habitat offers individuals in the community the ability to achieve the strength, stability, and independence they need to build a better life for themselves and for their families. We respect and appreciate the diversity of our employees, our partner families and homeowners and the communities we serve. We are driven to serve as a voice for people in need of decent housing by working to change laws and shape policies that affect access to housing. We challenge ourselves and our volunteers to build homes, communities, and hope. We champion our employee strengths, guide their development, and invest in their long-term success. We hire optimistic, results-oriented, curious, innovative, and adaptable people with the desire to help our families and one another.

Position Purpose:

The Procurement Manager is responsible for securing donations of building materials, furniture, home décor, and appliances for resale in the ReStore, Habitat Lehigh Valley’s retail operations. The PLM is also responsible for securing donations of building materials for our construction and critical home repair program. For logistics, the PLM is a partner in scheduling large product donations in the community as well as coordinating with HFHI on unique donations outside of our service area.

What you need:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 3 years minimum demonstrated job-related experience, preferably in sales and or non profit development.
• Superior relationship building/management skills required.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, including excellent phone skills. Cold calling experience preferred.
• Ability to provide direction to HFHLV staff and volunteers in a positive, affirming manner.
• Ability to lift or move objects weighing 50 pounds.
• Existing relationships with Lehigh Valley businesses, groups, and organizations as well as a knowledge of the area.

Hiring Requirements:

• Valid In-State Driver’s License, ability to successfully pass a drug screen, and background check.

You demonstrate these behaviors:

• Strong Interpersonal and communication skills with other departments, sponsors, volunteers, and partner families.
• Ability to effectively represent Habitat for Humanity to the public.
• Commitment to the Habitat mission, values, and ethics
• Consistently and professionally interact with individuals from varied backgrounds.
• Ability to create, adjust and maintain working calendars and schedules.
• Possess strong problem-solving skills, the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, as well as the ability to multi-task.
• Ability to travel within our local area daily.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Volunteer time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Relocate:

• Allentown, PA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person