About We The People:We The People Action Fund (WTPAF) (501c4), along with and through its sister organization, We The People Michigan (WTPMI) (501c3), works to build a multi-racial, working-class constituency across the state that is engaged in community organizing, the development of leaders, and the building of a unified, proactive agenda rooted in economic, racial, and social justice for all Michiganders. In 2018, people from all corners of Michigan came together to outline The People’s Agenda, a vision for a Michigan in which all people have dignity, that is safe and sustainable, and that protects our democracy and acknowledges our history. Since then, We The People Action Fund and We The People Michigan have been organizing across the state in support of this living, evolving vision.
About the Position: WTPAF seeks a full-time Financial Procurement Coordinator that will support We The People by managing purchasing transactions, monitoring budgets, analyzing costs, and ensuring accurate financial documentation for all procurement activities. This role ensures that all purchases are financially sound, properly recorded, and aligned with company policies and budgetary goals. The Financial Procurement Coordinator will report to the Finance Director.
Primary Responsibilities:
Procurement Support
Process and track purchase requisitions, purchase orders (POs), and vendor invoices.
Maintain accurate supplier and contract records.
Coordinate with department heads to ensure timely and compliant purchasing.
Assist in sourcing activities by obtaining quotes and comparing vendor pricing.
Financial Coordination
Monitor procurement-related budgets, expenditures, and financial commitments.
Reconcile purchase orders and invoices to ensure proper coding and budget alignment.
Support month-end and year-end closing processes by providing procurement-related accruals and reports.
Assist in preparing cost analyses and spending reports to support financial planning.
Ensure compliance with accounting principles, internal controls, and audit requirements.
Reporting & Analysis
Generate and maintain procurement and spending reports (e.g., supplier spending, cost savings, purchase order aging).
Support finance and management teams with data for forecasting and variance analysis.
Identify opportunities for process improvements and cost optimization.
The ideal candidate would have the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:
Education
Experience
2–4 years of experience in procurement, finance, or accounting roles
Experience with ERP systems (e.g., Blackbaud-Financial Edge, SAP, Oracle, Workday, NetSuite) and procurement platforms.
Skills
Strong understanding of purchasing and budgeting processes.
Excellent Excel and financial reporting skills.
Detail-oriented with strong organizational and analytical abilities.
Ability to collaborate cross-functionally between finance, procurement, and operations teams.
Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
Bilingual (English and Spanish) preferred
Strong commitment to the values and vision of WTPAF
Team player, able to kindly and effectively guide newer staff in following procedures
WTPAF is a diverse team of people, and we believe that our diversity makes us stronger. As we work to build a multi-racial, working-class constituency across the state, we believe that representation from diverse communities is crucial to our shared success. We also recognize that people who identify as women, trans, non-binary folks, and BIPOC are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet all qualifications. We believe in leadership potential and development and encourage people from these groups to apply if you meet some but not all of these qualifications.
Position Location: Employee must be based in Michigan. The position is mainly remote, however monthly travel to Detroit is required.
Work Schedule and Conditions: Work schedule is 40 hours a week, mostly between 9 and 5, with flexibility for occasional evening work and holiday work when deadlines need to be met.
Compensation: This is a full-time permanent position with a salary starting at $52,850, annually. Salaries are adjusted based on federal COLA at the end of each year, not to exceed 5% (budget permitting); and staff have the opportunity to increase their level and pay each year based on an evaluation of their skills.
Benefits include 100% coverage of health insurance for employees and 75% coverage of eligible family members; 100% coverage of dental and vision for employees and eligible family members; 401(k) with a 5% employer match; and a generous PTO package, including a minimum of 24 paid days off per year for holidays and observances, and 2 weeks paid vacation.
We The People Action Fund is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, people of color, persons with disabilities, and LGBTQ people are strongly encouraged to apply.