Senior Purchasing Agent

Job Details

Responsibilities and Duties

* Solicit, evaluate, award, and exercise contracting officer authority for low to high-value contracts (including facilities maintenance, construction, equipment and other complex services) in a timely manner. Assist with scope preparation, determine procurement methodology, identify/screen new sources, conduct pre-bid/pre-proposal conferences, conduct/lead RFP evaluation committees, prepare Board of Public Work Agendas, validate sole-source justifications, furnish end users with source, price, delivery data as well cooperative contract resources. Process purchase orders, change orders, and contract modifications/amendments. Prepare and interpret spreadsheets to support bid and pricing contract analysis for awards, timely renewals of contract, and modifications.

* Provide proactive procedural/policy guidance and advice to Procurement customers to ensure fulfillment of the University's and the division's mission, goals, requirements, and schedules, and adherence to State of MD statues/regulations, Board of Public Works (BPW) advisories, USM Procurement Policies and Procedures, and best purchasing practices.

* Remain current on USM, State of MD, and other contracts available for use by TU clients, to optimize available resources

* Interpret contract/acquisition law and requirements, representing the University in vendor negotiations as necessary to resolve issues and ensure best value. Resolve procurement issues between customers and suppliers, including difficult and complex contract modifications, disputes, claims and terminations.

* Participate in Procurement Review Group (PRG) to identify as well as establish minority business enterprise (MBE) sub-contracting opportunities.

* Additional duties as assigned.