Employees at Damar aren’t just part of a workforce — they’re part of a mission-driven team making a real difference in people’s lives.
Since 1967, Damar has been recognized across Indiana as one of the largest not-for-profit organizations and a leading provider of behavioral health and intellectual and developmental disability (I/DD) services. We foster a united, purpose-driven culture where employees feel valued, supported, and motivated to give their best. It’s no surprise Damar has been named a Top Workplace for several years!

Ready to make a real difference?
Join us in empowering individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities or autism. The Purchasing Specialist will be responsible to centralize and manage the organization’s non-employee related expenses. This role will assist program and administrative leaders by helping ensure consistent processes, cost-effective purchasing practices, and efficient use of Damar’s purchasing resources. The Purchasing Specialist will establish a request and approval protocol and design a system that uses data to inform purchasing needs, trends, and ultimate approvals. Additionally, this role will assist with vendor communication, helping ensure strong relationships and competitive pricing to support Damar’s budgeted and non-budgeted expenses.

Here are just a few of the benefits you'll enjoy at Damar:

• Eligible for the Damar Advantage including discounts at Damar Health Services and Damar Pharmacy
• Comprehensive training in verbal intervention and physical management techniques
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance options
• Up to $3,000 per year in Tuition Assistance
• Save for your retirement with our 401(k) Plan Participation
• Take care of loved ones through our Damar provided Life Insurance and additional voluntary options
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance options
• Paid Holidays to spend time with loved ones
• Paid Time Off (PTO) for rest and renewal

Remarkable way you will be making a difference...

• Manages a portfolio of vendor opportunities.
• Develops, implements, and utilizes a data-driven system that informs purchasing protocols and the evaluation of expenses and needs at Damar.
• Manages, receives, and coordinates the receiving of parcels, packages and supplies. Establishes appropriate storage and distribution schedules.
• Participates in recommending budget items; implements and allocates resources following budget approval.
• May define testing and development environment suitable for testing and evaluation of new technologies.
• Collaborates with organizational leadership to identify supply and expense needs, emerging trends, and priority areas.
• Supports the work of Damar’s executive leadership in establishing and maintaining the organization’s financial health.
• Helps to design and implement strategies for various purchasing needs – including the timing and distribution of supplies.
• Works closely with CFO and EVP, Operations and Administration to incorporate capital expenditure planning and the pace of these expenses.
• Takes pride and ownership in Damar’s facilities and assigned work areas.
• Ensures that the agency meets its quality improvement, evaluation and reporting requirements.
• Actively participates in and/or oversees data collection and the use of data to improve outcomes, practices and service delivery.
• Utilizes data collection in relation to driving and tracking outcomes and achieving agency initiatives and goals.
• Provides regular information and data to the Finance and Asset Management Departments – adhering to a proposed budget/budget reduction schedule.
• Ensures Damar inventory and assets are identified and tracked; maintains detailed records of all other relevant Damar Assets.
• Conducts research to ensure familiarity with product options – knowing best combination of quality, cost and delivery.

What you need to be considered...

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, business, management, data analytics, or a relevant field required.
• Experience in purchasing or materials management is preferred, particularly within a healthcare environment, but not required.
• Minimum age of 21 depending on program and/or department requirements.
• Must meet and maintain background screening requirements for all Damar Programs as detailed in policy 1.HR.02 Pre-Employment and Employee Background Checks.
• Valid Indiana driver’s license and driving record that meets eligibility requirements of Damar’s insurance carrier.
• Successful completion of pre-employment physical required. 

Essential Job Functions:

Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight (up to 35lbs); to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; to travel to other locations using various modes of private and commercial transportation; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.

Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction.

Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.

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