Procurement Account Specialist
Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa • Cloquet, MN • Full Time
Posted on Fri, May 15, 2026
Division/Department: Finance / Enterprise Accounting Location: Fond du Lac Tribal Center – As Designated - Onsite Reports To: Lead Accountant – Enterprise Accounting Probationary Period: 90 Days – Full Time FLSA Status: Non-Exempt (hourly) Classification: Non-Child Related NA Driver’s License: Level 0 - No Driver’s License Required. Rate of Pay: $22.34 to $25.13 Hourly
Responsibilities
- Manages Fond du Lac Band’s purchasing functions by directing the purchase of goods and services, and selecting vendors
- Provides information and guidance to effectively meet the needs of management and staff.
- Performs purchasing functions such as product/service research, vendor selection, purchase order completion, etc.
- Monitors the frequency of purchases and recommends possible options to increase effectiveness or purchasing power.
- Researches product market information relating to furniture, equipment and supply purchases.
- Assists staff with purchasing and procurement procedures.
- Reviews requisition requests for proper information.
- Uses requisition request in accounting system to issue a purchase order according to established procedures.
- Maintains operating files of departmental information and prepares related reports.
- Manages vendor accounts and tracks internal payments from other departments to Enterprise Accounting
- Monitors departmental expenditures for purchasing.
- Identifies possible products/services used Reservation wide that could be candidates for blank purchase agreements.
- Maintains knowledge of Fond du Lac Ordinance #07/95, Budgets & Procurement.
- Appropriate work attire is required.
- Must attend all mandatory department trainings.
- Ensures confidentiality of financial records and all records for employees and/or clients.
- Displays a responsive and professional manner in promptly responding to all requests, complaints, and problems.
- Recognizes that each employee is a representative of the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa and is responsible for demonstrating courtesy, respect, and sensitivity to the needs of all others, including visitors and co-workers.
- Represents the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa and the department in a positive and professional manner in the community.
- Required to maintain proper attendance including reporting to work on time in accordance with applicable policies.
- Maintains a clean and organized work area.
- Due to changes and modifications in the job from time to time, employees are required to be flexible and assume other responsibilities assigned by management as deemed necessary.
Qualifications
- No Driver’s License Required.
- Two (2) years of experience in business or a related field is required, education in a related field will be included as experience, each full year of business-related higher education will be viewed as one (1) year of experience.
- Knowledge of computer applications to include accounting software and Microsoft Office applications is required.
- Comprehensive knowledge of purchasing procedures and practices.
- Knowledge of standard products and sources of supply for commonly used business items.
- Knowledge of effective methods of organizing and implementing a procurement and supply inventory program.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills.
- Ability to effectively negotiate with vendors, contractors, etc. to obtain the most cost-effective prices and contract terms for goods and services purchased by the Reservation.
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing is required.
- Ability to work independently and establish priorities is required.
- Attention to detail and accuracy is required.
- Ability to establish professional and harmonious working relationships on all projects and with all parties involved.
- Subject to drug and alcohol testing in accordance with the Fond du Lac Reservation’s Personnel Policies.
- Subject to pre-employment and annual background checks.
- Some travel may be required.
- Normal physical requirements.