Purchasing Agent - Roswell Job Corps Center

Job Description

We are looking for a Purchasing Agent to take charge of our purchasing function at Roswell Job Corps Center. As a vital member of our team, you will be responsible for ensuring compliance with procurement regulations and maintaining efficient purchasing processes.

Responsibilities

• Comply with all prime contract clauses related to procurement.
• Prepare and submit documentation for Contracting Officer's approval.
• Solicit bids, review offers, and award purchase orders or subcontracts.
• Negotiate contracts and leases with support from the Administrative Services Director.
• Maintain records of purchase requisitions, solicitations, and awards for audits.
• Promote purchases from Minority and Small Business Subcontracting vendors.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum: Associates Degree and one year of experience as a purchasing agent.
• Preferred: Bachelor's Degree and prior experience with Government procurement regulations.
• Excellent knowledge of Government procurement rules and regulations.
• Strong communication, analytical, and organizational skills.

Physical Requirements

Frequent: Sitting, Seeing, Hearing, Speaking
Occasionally: Standing, Walking, Bending, Stooping, Squatting, Flexibility
Seldom: Climbing, Lifting 50 pounds, Carrying, Kneeling, Pushing/Pulling, Running, Driving

Environmental Demands

Equipment: Ability to operate office equipment
Work: Occasional solitary work, 85% interaction with team and departments
Reading: College-level
Writing: College-level