Albert Einstein College of Medicine · 16 hours ago
Procurement Specialist
Bronx, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$65K/yr - $70K/yr
2+ years expAlbert Einstein College of Medicine is seeking a Procurement Specialist to support institutional purchasing strategies and ensure compliance with regulatory and sponsor requirements. The role involves coordinating competitive bid processes, managing vendor relationships, and providing guidance on procurement best practices.
Education
Responsibilities
Lead and coordinate competitive procurement activities, including Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and Requests for Quotes (RFQs), by gathering specifications, evaluating supplier responses, and preparing bid tabulations
Advise internal stakeholders on supplier selection, institutional purchasing policies, and compliance requirements under Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200)
Manage vendor onboarding and compliance, ensuring documentation such as W-9s and insurance certificates are accurate and current
Maintain and analyze procurement data in systems such as Jaggaer, Banner, and related platforms; prepare reports to monitor spend, supplier engagement, and process efficiency
Ensure audit readiness by maintaining accurate documentation for all transactions and proactively addressing compliance gaps
Collaborate with Accounts Payable to resolve discrepancies between purchase orders, invoices, and receipts; exercise judgment in escalating complex issues
Provide expert guidance to campus departments on procurement procedures, system navigation, and policy interpretation
Contribute to process improvement initiatives, recommending enhancements to procurement workflows, reporting capabilities, and compliance monitoring
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related field required
Minimum 2 years of experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain operations
Strong understanding of procurement principles, competitive bidding, and compliance frameworks
Familiarity with eProcurement and ERP systems (Jaggaer, Banner, or similar)
Knowledge of institutional policies and federal regulations governing sponsored funds
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and web-based procurement tools
Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and make recommendations to improve procurement outcomes
Strong interpersonal and communication skills; able to influence and guide stakeholders
Demonstrated initiative, accuracy, and ability to manage multiple priorities independently
Commitment to confidentiality, compliance, and continuous improvement
Strategic thinking and problem-solving
Service orientation and responsiveness
Compliance and risk awareness
Collaboration and relationship management
Process optimization mindset
Preferred
Experience in higher education or healthcare preferred
Company
Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Albert Einstein College of Medicine is a medical school that offers medical degrees and graduate programs in biomedical sciences. It is a sub-organization of Hebron Yeshiva.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (92)
2024 (104)
2023 (87)
2022 (73)
2021 (88)
2020 (62)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$91.25MKey Investors
National Institutes of HealthNational Institute of Allergy and Infectious DiseasesHyundai Hope On Wheels
2025-10-06Grant· $18M
2024-09-26Grant
2024-09-13Grant· $14M
Leadership Team
L.Priyanka Mahali
Co-Founder
Maria Mora
Study Coordinator at Bronx Healthy Start Partnership
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