Purchasing Agent
About The Position
The Purchasing Agent is responsible for managing the full procurement lifecycle—from acquisition planning to contract closeout—within the limits of delegated contracting authority. This role ensures that goods and services are acquired in a fair, efficient, and compliant manner to support organizational objectives and operational needs. Core responsibilities include developing and issuing solicitation documents such as Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Invitations for Bids (IFBs), Requests for Quotes (RFQs), and Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs). The Purchasing Agent oversees all aspects of the competitive procurement process, conducts market analysis, chairs pre-proposal and pre-bid meetings, and facilitates Source Selection Committee meetings. The role also includes performing negotiations, evaluating vendor responses, recommending awards to management, and ensuring proper contract administration and closeout. This position requires strong analytical abilities to compile and interpret complex data, identify issues, and propose effective solutions. Success in the role depends on demonstrating sound judgment, attention to detail, and excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as a working knowledge of professional services, fixed-price, cost-reimbursable, supply, and construction contracts.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Accounting, Finance or a related field.
- One (1) years of progressively responsible experience in the purchasing/contracting area.
Responsibilities
- managing the full procurement lifecycle
- developing and issuing solicitation documents such as Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Invitations for Bids (IFBs), Requests for Quotes (RFQs), and Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs)
- overseeing all aspects of the competitive procurement process
- conducting market analysis
- chairing pre-proposal and pre-bid meetings
- facilitating Source Selection Committee meetings
- performing negotiations
- evaluating vendor responses
- recommending awards to management
- ensuring proper contract administration and closeout
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
51-100 employees
