Purchasing Agent

What We're Looking For We are seeking a dedicated professional with ethical principles and a comprehensive understanding of procurement best practices.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business or Public Administration, Business Law, Finance, Purchasing, or a closely related field.
  
  
• Experience: Minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible purchasing experience, preferably in a governmental or public sector setting.
  
  
• Certifications: Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB) is required. The ability to obtain Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO) within two (2) years of hire is also necessary.
  
  

Skills & Abilities:

• Unwavering integrity and personal and professional ethics.
  
  
• Considerable knowledge of business practices and solicitation methods related to procurement, especially public procurement laws and procedures.
  
  
• Excellent mathematical skills for cost and price analysis.
  
  
• Understanding of infrastructure project delivery methods (design-bid-build, design-build, construction manager-at-risk, job order contracts).
  
  
• Skill in preparing complex specifications, solicitations, and contract documents.
  
  
• Proficiency in automated purchasing systems, common office software, and productivity tools.
  
  
• Ability to interpret and apply complex rules, regulations, and laws.
  
  
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and oral, with the ability to convey technical information clearly.
  
  
• Proven ability to build effective working relationships and make impartial, objective decisions.
  
  

salary: $50,000 - $58,000 per year
shift: First
work hours: 8 AM - 5 PM
education: High School

Responsibilities

• Manage cradle-to-grave procurements for architectural and engineering services, construction, and related supplies.
  
  
• Prepare highly technical and complex specifications and solicitation documents, conducting thorough research and value analysis.
  
  
• Analyze competitive sealed bids, proposals, requests for quotations, and statements of qualifications.
  
  
• Conduct pre-bid and pre-proposal conferences and coordinate evaluation committees.
  
  
• Recommend the most advantageous offers and qualified candidates for various contracts.
  
  
• Consult with departments, consultants, contractors, and suppliers to ensure efficient procurement.
  
  
• Review and approve purchasing documents, maintaining accurate records.
  
  
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and greater value through efficient procurement methods.
  
  
• Provide guidance to other employees and engage in procurement planning with client departments.
  
  
• Effectively communicate and interpret purchasing policies and procedures.
  
  

Skills

Purchasing/Procurement

Adapting to Change

Typing Skills

CRM

Qualifications

Years of experience: 2 years

Experience level: Experienced

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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.