Purchasing Agent

About This Role

This role is responsible for managing all procurement activities for the Phoenix Job Corps Center, ensuring compliance with company and government policies while making a real impact on young individuals' education and career development.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Center purchasing/procurement function through planning, budget control, and staff training
• Procure goods and services for the Center in accordance with Company purchasing policies and procedures
• Select services and vendors through competitive pricing, service, and quality guidelines
• Prepare purchase order contracts, subcontracts, lease/rental agreements, and consultant contracts
• Develop and maintain a qualified vendor list, including small, large, Veteran, Minority, and/or Female suppliers
• Utilize federal supply schedules as needed
• Monitor vendor adherence to quality standards, delivery schedules, and contract terms
• Administer the Center subcontract program and construction, rehabilitation, and maintenance subcontracts
• Participate in weekly Triangle Meeting to resolve vendor issues
• Maintain required logs, computer database, and prepare government reports
• Lead the bidding process (RFPs, RFQs, RFIs, Sole Source, Sealed Bid)
• Provide superior customer service and timely feedback on purchase requests
• Develop Center-beneficial linkages within the community to enhance and promote local procurement activity
• Mentors, monitors and models the Career Success Standards as required by the PRH

Requirements

• Detail-oriented individual
• Procurement experience

Qualifications

• Procurement experience