Purchasing Agent - Roswell Job Corps Center

Job Description

We are looking for a detail-oriented Purchasing Agent to join our team at the Roswell Job Corps Center. In this role, you will be responsible for managing the overall purchasing function ensuring compliance with contractual requirements and internal policies.

Responsibilities

• Review and comply with all clauses of the prime contract related to procurement.
• Prepare documentation for submission to the Contracting Officer for approval of procurement actions.
• Prepare specifications, solicit bids, screen offers, and award purchase orders/subcontracts.
• Negotiate contracts and leases, monitor renewal dates, and prepare necessary documentation.
• Maintain records to support audits of compliance with contractual requirements and internal policies.
• Promote purchases from minority and small business subcontractors.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Associates Degree required, Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Minimum 1 year experience as a purchasing agent.
• Knowledge of Government procurement regulations.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to analyze technical data for buying decisions.
• 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, majority of time spent working and interacting with team and departments.
• Ability to read and write at a college level.