ISS Purchasing Associate in Washington, DC

FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in Health, Education, Nutrition, Environment, Economic Development, Civil Society, Gender, Youth, Research and Technology– creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today's interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 60 countries, all 50 U.S. states and all U.S. territories. We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of ISS Purchasing Associate in Washington, DC.

Position Description:

The ISS Purchasing Associate will work closely with the ISS Business/Procurement and Inventory Control Lead to support FHI360's domestic and international staff needs in the areas of computer-related procurement and inventory control. This position requires an individual that will pay attention to detail; has strong communication and administrative skills and enjoys supporting others. Follows policies and procedures for the operation of procurement activities. 

• Assess and provide recommendations to FHI360 staff regarding their computer equipment hardware and software needs. 
• Evaluate and respond to helpdesk requests:  provide information; quotations and computer procurement instructions.
• Verify project signature authority and accuracy of paperwork submission; prepare and process vendor purchase orders; receive and verify delivery and invoice accuracy; prepare invoice and reoccurring bill packets for approval/payment and balance outstanding vendor statements.
• Retrieve and maintain computer software product license keys and agreements.
• Process equipment ownership transfers.
• When necessary, scan serial numbers and inventory labels and review and prepare tickets for helpdesk technicians regarding equipment assignment, installation, replacement and retrieval.
• Secure reports for lost/stolen equipment and update equipment status.
• Collaborate with ISS staff to isolate overseas procurement providers and maintain collected information in a centralized location.
• Consult with field staff /vendors to identify possible overseas service centers and provide alternative shipping for equipment repairs, when service centers are not available.   Work with Inventory Control Lead to facilitate equipment repair and replacement.
• Perform currency conversions and wire transfers for overseas procurements, when necessary.
• Manage toner cartridge inventory and collaborate with Inventory Control Lead to replenish corporate stocked of computer-related items.
• Manage D360 domain name procurements and renewals.
• Provide support to ISS team as needed.

Required Skills & Experience

• Exercise judgment within defined policies and procedures to obtain solutions and make recommendations.
• Articulate, professional and able to communicate in a clear, positive manner with clients and staff.
• Office and customer support experience.
• Working knowledge of MS Office (particularly Access, Excel and Word).
• Understanding of data base concepts and experience with a report writer.
• Good research, communication and administrative skills.
• Ability to complete assignments on time.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

Minimum Requirements:

Associate’s degree preferred in Business or a related field with up to 3 years of procurement and administrative support experience.

FHI 360 has a competitive compensation package. Interested candidates may register online through FHI 360's Career Center atwww.fhi360.org/careercenter or through the Employment section at www.fhi360.org. Please submit CV/resume and cover letter including salary requirements. Please specify source in your application.

AA/EOE/M/F/V/D