--- title: Purchasing Coordinator description: catholic charities family and community services is hiring for the Purchasing Coordinator role. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/purchasing-coordinator-at-catholic-charities-family-and-community-services-01a13087-28ba-7fbf-b833-b368d9b00aef date: 2026-11-15T01:26:44Z og_description: Join catholic charities family and community services as Purchasing Coordinator in Rochester, NY. Pays $22–$23 per hour. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/a4qhqc.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | fcscharities.org | | **Location** | Rochester, NY | | **Salary** | $22/hr - $23/hr | | **Type** | Full Time | | **Posted** | Oct 12, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** A- · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** No H-1B sponsorship on record for fcscharities.org. - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for fcscharities.org. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $47,000 – $84,000 a year (median $62,000). ## Description **We are Hiring!** Catholic Charities Family and Community Services (CCFCS) has been serving our community for over 100 years. We walk with people when they are at their most vulnerable as they journey toward independence to reach their full human potential. We proudly serve and employ people from all backgrounds and experiences. If you're looking for more than just a job, if you're passionate about making a meaningful impact on the lives of others, join a team that changes lives every day. Be a part of something truly special. **Employment Type:** Full-Time **Schedule:** Mon-Fri, 40 hours **Salary:** $22.00-23.00/hr. DOE **Top Benefits and Perks:** - Competitive salary and 403b retirement plan - Generous time off package and work-life balance - Comprehensive benefits package - Supportive and collaborative environment - Opportunities for growth and development - Intrinsic reward of truly making a difference in people's lives **Qualifications:** **Education:** A minimum of Associate’s Degree attainment in Business or Accounting disciplines. **Credentials:** CPM / CPSM professional certification is preferred (but not required). **Experience:** A minimum of 2 years of experience general Purchasing/Supply Chain, Business, or Accounting acumen. Practical knowledge of general purchasing/accounting software applications. Strong customer service, interpersonal, and written/oral communication skills. ***An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered****.* **About the role:** Under general supervision, the Purchasing Coordinator is to assist with purchasing products and services for the agency. The job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, processing purchase requisitions, preparing and placing Purchase Orders with suppliers, tracking status of orders, product sourcing, preparing RFQs/RFPs for suppliers and reviewing proposals that may include negotiating prices. The position should also proactively identify opportunities to improve purchasing policies and procedures as well as document them and look for ways to save the agency money. The candidate effectively supports ongoing and collaborative communication amongst all program staff and is responsible for ensuring a trauma informed care environment. **Key Responsibilities** - Processes general day-to-day purchase requests submitted by Agency staff and determines the optimal and most cost-effective option(s) available from supplier for product/service - Participates in new vendor/contractor selection, onboarding, credentialing, and entry into Purchasing Department systems - Following Agency *Purchase of Goods and Services* policy, obtains and refines a Scope of Work from the requesting party and uses same to produce a *Request for Quote/Request for Proposal* to submit to vendors in solicitation of bids - Creates Purchase Orders and submits them to vendors - Routinely monitors open Purchase Orders to review receiving status/fulfillment by vendor and proper financial accounting - Provides general data entry into Financial Edge accounting software and other databases for all programs, as assigned - Resolves vendor invoice discrepancies with Accounts Payable team - Actively identifies and reconciles data input and documentation discrepancies within vendor records through analysis - Serves as a direct liaison to the Finance staff regarding expense management review for program related expenses - Participates in the maintenance of departmental Standard Operating Procedures, knowledge base material, and directories - Participates in relevant Agency meetings and/or trainings - Actively pursues development of professional competencies related to job role performance through reading, supervision, in-service training and attendance at conferences and workshops - Demonstrates awareness and active support of the Agency's Mission, Vision, Values and Strategic Plan - including, but not limited to, supporting the Agency's Core Competency initiatives of being Collaborative and Community Focused, Innovative and Entrepreneurial, and Culturally Competent and Diversity minded. - Other duties as assigned *Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive. Employees are required to follow appropriate supervisory directions and perform other related duties as required.* *#INSJ* **Physical Demands/Work Environment:** The physical demands/work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, hear, stand, walk, use hands to type and/or perform light lifting. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. **Compliance:** Adheres to all applicable federal and state laws and regulations including, but not limited to, those governing confidentiality, privacy, program, billing and documentation standards. All duties must be performed in accordance with CCFCS’s corporate compliance & ethics program. *Any offer of employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background check. CCDOR considers all background check information in accordance with applicable law.*  **Join us and help make a positive impact on our community!** ****Catholic Charities is committed to leveraging the talent of a diverse workforce to create great opportunities for our agency and our people. EOE/AA Disability/Vet* ## Skills - Financial Accounting - Order Fulfillment - Onboarding - Credentialing - Supervision - Scope of Work Development - Invoice Reconciliation - Purchasing - Interpersonal Skills - Purchase Order Management - Confidentiality - Supervisory Skills - Billing - Data Entry - Strategic Planning - Community Outreach - Bid Management - Supply Chain - Standard Operating Procedures (Sop) - Accounts Payable - Maintenance - Expense Management - Communication - Databases - Customer Service - Request For Proposal ## Benefits - Vision Insurance - 403(b) Tax-Sheltered Annuity Plans - Other Retirement and Savings ## Related - [Operations & Administration jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/operations-and-administration?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Procurement & Sourcing jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/operations-and-administration/procurement-and-sourcing?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Purchasing Assistant jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/operations-and-administration/procurement-and-sourcing/purchasing-assistant?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Explore this job market - [New York](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/new-york?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 150106 jobs - [Individual and Family Services](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/healthcare/individual-and-family-services?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 47206 jobs - [Rochester, NY](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/new-york/rochester?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 5721 jobs ## Related pages - [New York](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/new-york?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 150106 jobs - [Individual and Family Services](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/healthcare/individual-and-family-services?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 47206 jobs - [Rochester, NY](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/new-york/rochester?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 5721 jobs ## Browse - [Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by country](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs in the United States by state and city](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B sponsors by location](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B salaries](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-salaries?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Sectors and industries](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by career field](https://www.foundrole.com/careers?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Latest jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/latest?utm_source=ai_markdown)