Purchasing Agent

　　Job Details

　　Job Location

　　Philadelphia - Philadelphia, PA

　　Position Type

　　Full Time

　　Education Level

　　2 Year Degree

　　Salary Range

　　$40,000.00 Salary

　　Job Category

　　Purchasing - Procurement

　　Description

　　POSITION SUMMARYResponsible for the purchasing function for all Center needs.MANAGEMENT & SUPERVISION

　　May supervise the Purchasing Assistant/Clerk.

　　Responsible for all procurement activities for the Center to ensure that Center staff requests for goods and services are promptly and satisfactorily fulfilled and procurements are conducted in compliance with Company and Government policies and procedures.

　　RESPONSIBILITIES

　　Follows all integrity guidelines and procedures and ensures no manipulation of student data.

　　Manages the Center purchasing/procurement function through planning, budget control and appropriate staff training.

　　Procures goods and services for the Center in accordance with Company purchasing policies and procedures.

　　Selects services and vendors through competitive pricing, service and quality guidelines in compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulation and Company policies and SOPs.

　　May provide direct supervision to purchasing staff.

　　Assists the F&A Director in budget preparation and control.

　　Prepares purchase order contracts, subcontracts, lease/rental agreements and consultant contracts for services, equipment, repairs and rehab projects, preparation, distribution and maintenance of all PRL.

　　Develops and maintains a qualified vendor list with appropriate identification of small, large, Veteran, Minority and/or Female suppliers.

　　Utilizes the federal supply schedules as needed.

　　Monitors vendor adherence to quality standards, prescribed delivery schedules and contract terms.

　　Assures required vendor performance evaluation for determination of continued goods and/or services.

　　Coordinates with the Center Finance function to confirm pricing information.

　　Administers the Center subcontract program to assure meeting the Subcontract Plan goals.

　　Administers the construction, rehabilitation and maintenance subcontracts per Federal and Company guidelines.

　　Complies with all provisions of the Center contract and Company SOPs as related to the Purchasing/Procurement function.

　　Participates in weekly Triangle Meeting which involves Finance, Property and Purchasing, to ensure prompt correction of vendor issues.

　　Maintains required logs, computer database and prepares and submits required Company and Government reports.

　　Leads bidding process (RFPs, RFQs, RFIs, Sole Source, Sealed Bid, etc. ) from cradle to grave.

　　Practices superior customer service and communication, including timely feedback on purchase requests.

　　Provides required/supplemental training for new and current employees.

　　Motivates and manages staff to work effectively, creates a supportive work environment,

　　Develops Center-beneficial linkages within the community to enhance and promote local procurement activity.

　　Promotes a positive image of the Center and Job Corps and establishes meaningful relationships with the local business community.

　　Other duties as assigned.

　　Adams and Associates, Inc. abides by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibits discriminationagainst qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individualsThis job description includes data that shall not be disclosed outside the Corporation and shall not be duplicated, used ordisclosed - in whole or in part - for any purposes.based on their race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity orexpression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors andsubcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin,protected veteran status or disability. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion,termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training

　　Qualifications

　　QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

　　Associate of Arts Degree from an accredited school required.

　　Three to five years of experience including oversight of contracts, subcontracts and experience with Federal Acquisition Regulations preferred.

　　Computer literacy and proficiency in Microsoft suite of applications is required.

　　Physical requirements include sitting, standing, climbing, walking, lifting, pulling and/or pushing, carrying, reaching, stooping and crouching.

　　Demonstrates the ability to lift 40 pounds and/or the ability to assess the lift load in order to ask for necessary assistance.