Join us-Where your Career is a Force for Good!
Job Description:
WHY CHOOSE US?
As one of the nation’s premier humanitarian organizations, the American Red Cross is dedicated to helping people in need throughout the United States and, in association with other Red Cross networks, throughout the world. When you join our team, you have a direct impact on a meaningful mission, and you can help save lives every day. If you share our passion for helping people, join us in this excellent career opportunity. Work where your career is a force for good.
We are committed to the diversity of our workforce and to delivering our programs and services in a culturally competent manner reflecting the communities we serve. Our work environment is collaborative, respectful, and inclusive with a focus on building allyship and a culture of belonging that empowers all team members. Come to learn, grow, and succeed while sharing your passion for making a difference.
The Red Cross supports a variety of cultural and community resource groups for employees and volunteers. From the Ability Network, our Asian American & Pacific Islander Resource Group, the Latino Resource Group, and Red Cross PRIDE, to the Umoja African American Resource Group, our Veterans+ Resource Group, and the Women’s Resource Group, these networks provide connections, mentoring and help give voice to important concerns and opinions.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW (Job Overview):
As a Procurement/Inventory Specialist, you would be responsible for the maintenance and reconciliation of the Automated Inventory and Purchase Requisition System as well as Inventory Control. This consists of planning, monitoring, and follow-up of open orders to ensure optimal inventory levels. You would assist in the development and maintenance of departmental databases. Input packing slips to ensure timeliness of invoice processing.
As a Red Cross Team member, you will take care of your team members – show up for every shift and give 100% while you’re there. Interact in a positive, proactive, and customer-focused manner with both internal and external customers, demonstrating care and compassion at all times.
WHERE YOUR CAREER IS A FORCE FOR GOOD (Key Responsibilities):
Maintain inventory control for materials to ensure optimal inventory levels and timely reception of supplies and materials. Reports inventory status and needs to management.
Performs data entry of material requisitions and packing slips on the automated Purchasing and Inventory Systems for the region/division.
Assists the Shared Services Center with invoice/shipping problem resolution of purchasing orders. Interacts with regional staff regarding changes on purchase orders, returned goods and invoicing problems.
Tracks lot numbers for regulated materials and reports status to appropriate staff. Maintains record retention system for regulated and non-regulated procurement documents.
Sets up new files and maintains existing filing systems in the receiving area for regulated and non-regulated documents.
Assists in the development and maintenance of database files and reports.
Resolves routing problems and forwards problems of a more complex nature to management.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of staff so classified.
Standard Schedule: Monday-Friday day schedule
Pay Rate: $23.46/hr, plus any applicable shift differentials for working any late nights, over nights, and on the weekends.
WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED (Minimum Qualifications):
Associate’s degree or equivalent related experience is required.
Minimum 1 year of related experience; prior experience in materials management and data entry preferred.
Requires aptitude to work with figures.
Effective verbal and written communications skills and the ability to interface with all levels of staff required.
Prior experience with personal computers, to include Excel, Access, Word or Oracle.
Physical Requirements
The duties are representative of the essential functions of the position. Operational flexibility is required to meet sudden and unpredictable needs. Available to work overtime, other shifts, early mornings, evenings, holidays and weekends. Requires standing, stretching, stooping and bending for extended time periods. Lift, pull, push and move objects of up to 50 pounds. May work in walk-in refrigerator/freezers for periods of time. Work under pressure and within time standards. Required to wear protective clothing such as lab coats, gloves, face shields, etc. when there is exposure to blood and blood products and/or where work location requires.
BENEFITS FOR YOU:
We take care of you, while you take care of others. As a mission-based organization, we believe our team needs great support to do great work. Our comprehensive benefits help you in balancing home and work. With our resources and perks, you have amazing possibilities at the American Red Cross to advance the learn.
Medical, Dental Vision plans
Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts
PTO: Starting at 15 days a year; based on FLSA status and tenure
Holidays: 11 paid holidays comprised of six core holidays and five floating holidays
401K with 5% match
Paid Family Leave
Employee Assistance
Disability and Insurance: Short + Long Term
Service Awards and recognition
Apply now! Joining our team will provide you with the opportunity to make a difference every day.
The American Red Cross is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Interested in Volunteering?
Life’s emergencies don’t stop, and neither do American Red Cross volunteers, who represent more than 90 percent of our workforce to help prevent and alleviate human suffering. You can make a difference by volunteering in a position that appeals to you and allows you to use your unique skills and talents. The Red Cross relies on generous volunteers who give their time and talent to help fulfill our lifesaving mission.
Visit to learn more, including our most-needed volunteer positions.
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