Purchasing Agent Senior

About This Role

Serve as a procurement lead for the Department of Corrections, overseeing the procurement and purchase of commodities and services. This role involves managing various procurement activities and developing contracts for Statewide use.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a procurement lead for the procurement and purchase of commodities and services for the DOC
• Lead Requests for Bids (RFBs), Request for Proposals (RFPs), Inter-Governmental Agreements (IGAs), Memorandums of Understanding or Agreement (MOUs/MOAs), and Governor’s waivers
• Develop contracts for commodities and services for DOC to use Statewide
• Manage assigned contracts, including assisting in the resolution of vendor compliance issues and/or contractual conflicts

Requirements

• Managing purchasing or procurement activities related to a Request for Bid (RFB) such as developing specifications, evaluating responses, reporting results, checking references, making an award, negotiating contracts, monitoring contract renewal or replacement, etc.
• Researching, interpreting, applying, and ensuring compliance with rules, policies, laws, or procedures

Nice to Have

• Providing guidance, consultation, or training to customers on purchasing or procurement activities
• Performing purchasing or procurement activities in the public sector
• Performing the full life cycle of procurement and contracting activities related to the development of a Request for Proposal and Request for Bid

Benefits