Job Title: Procurement Technician
FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt
FTE: 1.0
Starting Range: $17.07 – $17.96
(A new market-adjusted wage will start July 1)
Sponsors Purpose:
Sponsors seeks to improve outcomes and opportunities for individuals with conviction histories and to assist individuals released from incarceration in their successful reintegration into our community. Sponsors is nationally recognized as a model utilizing best practices in reentry services.
Sponsors Values:
- Empowerment: We support each individual in making their own choices to lead their best life.
- Dignity: We respect and believe in the goodness of every person.
- Community: We are stronger when everyone is able to fully participate and contribute.
Position Supervision:
This position reports to the Procurement Supervisor. This position does not have supervisory responsibilities. However, they may provide guidance to temporary project workers.
Job Description:
The Procurement Technician supports the Procurement Supervisor to maintain an adequate inventory of food, supplies, clothing, and household items for Sponsors housing program. As part of the Procurement Team, this position also assists with warehouse storage and distribution of donations and supplies to program participants.
The Procurement Technician also ensures conditions are safe and sanitary in the pantry, including the refrigerator, freezer, and other designated areas within a warehouse and storage environment. Best practices in distribution of food, breaking down bulk item into smaller portions, and inventory management are important to the success of food management for our participants.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist with food and supply inventories and orders for Sponsors’ Transitional Housing Program Campuses.
- Assist the Procurement Supervisor with the collection, storing, and equitable distribution of household and clothing donations.
- Assist the Procurement Supervisor with checking Participant food orders.
- Assist the Procurement Supervisor with food distribution.
Requirements
Skills and Knowledge:
- Experience with large-scale inventories, ordering, and adhering to budget limitations.
- Knowledge of best practices for safe handling of fresh and frozen food products.
- Strong organizational skills with a proven ability to effectively prioritize a wide variety of tasks on a timeline.
- Clear communication skills, including listening and collaborative teamwork ability.
- Basic understanding of prison reentry or general compassion for individuals recently released from incarceration.
- Comfortable driving a small box truck.
Education and Experience:
- 1 year of experience working in large-scale purchasing, warehouse management, perishable grocery stocking, food distribution, or a related field is preferred.
- Preference for previous work with a social service organization.
- Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
- Must possess or be able to obtain an Oregon Food Handler’s Certificate within 30 days of hire.
Work Environment:
- Performs work in a food pantry environment.
- Performs work in a busy warehouse alongside a team of colleagues, residents, and volunteers.
- Drive an agency vehicle in the community to pick up orders.
- Works throughout multi-building campuses with participant housing and common areas
- Occasionally working in a refrigerated or freezer area to store and retrieve food items
- Works indoors and outdoors as needed.
Physical Demands:
- Ability to carry up to 50 lbs.; team-lift large and awkward-shaped items
- Able to bend, kneel, lift, and carry heavy objects repeatedly for extended periods of time.
- Walking up and down stairs
- Sitting for extended periods of time
- Walking and standing indoors and outdoors in changing climates
- Ability to carry items up and down stairs; team-carry furniture and heavy items up and down stairs.
Post-conviction Supervision Status:
Successful candidates for this position who are on parole or probation must have completed at least 1 year of supervision, have no violations of parole or probation in the past 9 months, and not be in a diversion program (e.g., SB416, Treatment Court, DUII Diversion, Restorative Justice).
The perks of being a Sponsors Team Member:
- Work with an amazing team of passionate, talented and committed individuals.
- Standard health, vision, and dental insurance for employees and eligible dependents.
- Over 2 weeks of sick and vacation leave per year. Accrual begins with your first payroll.
- Candidates who are highly proficient in English and Spanish may be eligible for a 5% bilingual differential pay (certified by examination).
- 10 paid holidays plus an additional floating holiday.
- Retirement funding options after eligibility period.
- Our organization qualifies for Public Student Loan Forgiveness.
- Annual pay increases, Employee Assistance Program, fun activities, and more.
How to Apply:
Applications should be submitted online through our job opportunity webpage - www.SponsorsInc.org/employment. Questions, alternate application request, or requests for accommodation should be sent to Sponsors Human Resources Director at HR@sponsorsinc.org.
This position will be posted until filled.
Sponsors is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, equitable, and multicultural work environment. We are stronger and more effective because of the diverse life experiences of our staff. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. Individuals with conviction histories are encouraged to apply.