Purchasing Agent - Roswell Job Corps Center

Job Description

We are looking for a Purchasing Agent to join our team at the Roswell Job Corps Center. As a Purchasing Agent, you will be responsible for managing the procurement function, ensuring compliance with contract clauses, and obtaining the necessary resources for the center's operations. Your role will involve preparing documentation, soliciting bids, awarding purchase orders, and maintaining records to support audits and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Review and comply with all contract clauses related to procurement.
• Prepare documentation for proposals and procurement actions requiring approval.
• Solicit bids, evaluate offers, and award purchase orders or subcontracts.
• Negotiate contracts and leases with the support of the Administrative Services Director.
• Maintain records of purchase requisitions, solicitations, and awards for audits.
• Promote purchases from vendors in line with EEO and small business subcontracting goals.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum: Associates Degree and one year of experience as a purchasing agent.
• Preferred: Bachelor's Degree and familiarity with Government procurement regulations.
• Knowledge of Government procurement rules and strong communication and analytical skills.
• Good organizational skills and ability to make informed buying decisions.

Physical Requirements

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

Environmental Demands

Ability to operate office equipment, occasional lone work, 85% teamwork, college-level reading and writing skills.