Purchasing Agent

Description

Position Summary

The Purchasing Agent is responsible for establishing and maintaining all Job Corps Center procurement activities including supplies and services and establishing vendor contacts in compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) guidelines and Strategix purchasing policies.

Essential Functions

1. Makes buying decisions commensurate with assigned level of authority.
2. Works with corporate on interpreting and implementing government procurement rules and policies.
3. Reviews and complies with all FAR clauses related to the prime contract.
4. Works with all departments to obtain necessary supplies and services to operate the center effectively.
5. Prepares and maintains all documentation related to quotes, bids, and negotiation of contracts.
6. Responsible for adhering to all company purchasing policies.
7. Performs market research as needed.
8. Maintains pricing data and communicates with vendors in relation to purchase orders.
9. Maintains confidentiality of financial data.
10. Participate in department meetings and all mandated PRH and Strategix training.
11. Maintain accountability of staff, students, and property and adhere to safety practices.
12. Promote a harassment-free environment.
13. Utilize information systems and handle student data in strict adherence to Job Corps and Strategix policies to protect student’s personally identifiable information (PII) and reduce network security threats.
14. Adhere to and model Strategix servant leadership culture values: Honor Others, Inspire Vision, Choose Integrity, People First, Balance Focus with Flexibility, Serve with Humility, and Innovate and Disrupt.

Requirements

Qualifications and Experience Minimum

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related area and one year of work experience in purchasing/procurement, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Excellent verbal and written communication skills and conflict resolution. Ability to analyze government regulations accurately. Excellent organizational skills. Information technology proficiency including MS Office.

Preferred

Bachelor’s degree and experience working in government procurement.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may be requested to perform other reasonable related duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor and other management as required. The company reserves the right to revise or change job duties as business requirements dictate with or without notice. It is mutually agreed that the job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. It is also understood that the company reserves the right to change work schedules as required, including overtime.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, operate a computer, hand-held learning device and other office equipment, reach with hands and arms, and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision capabilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to outdoor weather conditions ranging from cool in Winter to extreme heat in the Summer and Fall months, and occasional poor air quality. The noise level can vary from moderate to loud.