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Are you a detail-driven purchasing and accounting professional who enjoys making an impact? Join our team in a meaningful role supporting a member-focused mission. Under the direction of the Supervisor of Finance & Accounting, the Purchasing & Accounts Payable Administrator oversees procurement and distribution of equipment, supplies, and services, supports warehouse inventory activities, and administers accounts payable processes to ensure accurate, timely purchasing and payments.

What You’ll Do

• Build and maintain vendor relationships; understand material specifications, quality, pricing, and delivery terms.
• Source goods and services cost-effectively while balancing price, service, quality, and delivery requirements.
• Create weekly purchase orders to replenish commonly used line materials.
• Issue requests for quotations (RFQs), analyze quotes, and support bid processes when needed.
• Create purchase orders from department requisitions and follow through on any additional requirements.
• Administer an efficient accounts payable process, including three-way matching and weekly payments; take discounts when applicable.
• Prepare 1099s for contractors and directors.
• Support warehouse purchasing and inventory processes, including determining quantities, scheduling deliveries, and negotiating prices.
• Release material to work orders and maintain organized records.
• Monitor inventory levels to ensure adequate material availability.
• Oversee and finalize annual physical inventory; provide management with pertinent information.

What You Bring (Qualifications)

• Bachelor’s degree with 1+ years of related experience, or associate degree with 5+ years of related experience.
• Accounting or Finance degree preferred.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Valid Pennsylvania driver’s license required.
• Thorough understanding of purchasing procedures and policies; knowledge of vendor sources and materials.
• Working knowledge of accounts payable processes, including three-way matching and weekly payment processing.
• Strong verbal and written communication, organization, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, use independent judgment and discretion, and maintain confidentiality and professionalism.

Benefits & Perks

• A meaningful role supporting a member-focused mission
• Opportunities to lead and contribute to impactful rural infrastructure projects
• A collaborative, supportive team environment
• Make a lasting difference for the members and communities we serve
• Competitive benefits package, including pension and 401(k)
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid holidays, plus paid time off (PTO)
• Long-term disability (LTD) coverage

This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer

About Central Electric Cooperative, Inc.

Central Electric Cooperative, Inc. is a member-owned electric distribution utility established in 1937 with a rich history in the local community. Central Electric’s team consists of seventy-one dedicated employees that are committed to providing our 25,000 members with exceptional service. Our field personnel maintain over 3000 miles of line in the rolling hills of Western Pennsylvania. The Cooperative office resides near the City of Parker which is located along the beautiful Allegheny River within a 2-hr drive to Pittsburgh, Erie and Cleveland. The Cooperative serves a variety of residential, commercial, and industrial accounts across its seven-county service territory. Central is a member of the Pennsylvania Rural Electric Association, National Rural Electric Cooperative Association, and Touchstone Energy providing access to vast network of electric distribution cooperatives and resources. Parker offers the benefits of a small-town environment with many outdoor activities such as biking, hiking, canoeing, kayaking, hunting, fishing and camping. Parker is near the Allegheny River Trail network in western Pennsylvania https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/pennsylvania/allegheny-r...iver-trail. Pennsylvania state park system is readily accessible. The area also offers access to excellent healthcare and quality universities. CEC offers a comprehensive benefit package to help support employees and their families during their career with the cooperative. The benefit package includes Retirement & Security (R&S) pension, 401(k), health insurance, dental insurance, vision reimbursement program, life insurance, business travel accident insurance, long-term disability, zero interest computer loan and tuition reimbursement. In addition, paid time off (PTO) or vacation/sick leave are accrued based on years of service to the cooperative. You can visit our website at www.central.coop for more information. Central Electric is an equal opportunity employer.

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