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 overall purchasing function, ensuring compliance with all procurement-related clauses in the prime contract, and overseeing the procurement process to support the center's operations.

Responsibilities

• Review and comply with all procurement-related clauses in the prime contract.
• Prepare documentation for Contracting Officer's approval.
• Prepare specifications, solicit bids, and award purchase orders or subcontracts.
• Assist in negotiating contracts and leases.
• Maintain records of purchase requisitions, solicitations, and awards.
• Promote purchases from minority and small business vendors.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

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

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, Occasionally works alone, 85% of time spent working and interacting with team and other departments, Ability to read and write at a college level