Purchasing Agent - DC/MD/VA

Jamison • Washington, DC

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About The Position

Jamison Professional Services, Inc. (“Jamison”) is currently seeking a qualified and motivated candidate for the position of Purchasing Agent. Job Title: Purchasing Agent DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES: WMATA is undergoing a multi-year Strategic Transformation to deliver safer, more reliable, and customer-focused transit across the Washington DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia region. Guided by the “Your Metro, The Way Forward” Strategic Transformation Plan, WMATA is aligning its operations, technology, organizational structure, and capital investments to meet evolving customer needs, improve efficiency, and strengthen regional mobility. This transformation addresses changes in ridership patterns, growing customer expectations, new transportation competitors, and budget challenges intensified by the Covid-19 pandemic. The initiative enhances cross-department collaboration, modernizes processes, and supports long-term sustainability and trusted service for the communities we serve. Responsibilities: Ability to perform the entire contract life cycle within delegated contracting authority thresholds from "cradle to grave" including, but are not limited to the following; acquisition planning; solicitation preparation; source selection; contract award; administration; ordering; close out; knowledge of professional services; fixed-price and cost reimbursable contracts; negotiation; service and supply; construction: demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills. Perform all duties associated with a competitive procurement process of preparing and issuing Request for Proposals (RFP), Invitation for Bids (IFB), Request for Quotes (RFQ) and Blanket Purchasing Agreement (BPA) through award. Chair Pre- Proposal/Pre-Bid meetings, chair Source Selection Committee meetings and make recommendations to management. Compile and analyze complex data, identify problems and recommend solutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Accounting, Finance or a related field.
• One (1) years of progressively responsible experience in the purchasing/contracting area.
• Employment is contingent upon successfully completing any required background checks, in accordance with applicable law.

Responsibilities

• Ability to perform the entire contract life cycle within delegated contracting authority thresholds from "cradle to grave" including, but are not limited to the following; acquisition planning; solicitation preparation; source selection; contract award; administration; ordering; close out; knowledge of professional services; fixed-price and cost reimbursable contracts; negotiation; service and supply; construction: demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills.
• Perform all duties associated with a competitive procurement process of preparing and issuing Request for Proposals (RFP), Invitation for Bids (IFB), Request for Quotes (RFQ) and Blanket Purchasing Agreement (BPA) through award.
• Chair Pre- Proposal/Pre-Bid meetings, chair Source Selection Committee meetings and make recommendations to management.
• Compile and analyze complex data, identify problems and recommend solutions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level