Purchasing Agent

          Purchasing Agent

In this role, you will provide support to departments with specific responsibility for implementing purchasing activities in compliance with mandated requirements, oversee daily activities, respond to a range of inquiries regarding the purchase process, and achieve agency objectives and goals within budget.

Requirements

· High School Diploma required, Associates Degree preferred.

· Minimum five (5) years purchasing experience, preferably in a non-profit environment.

· Proficient in Microsoft Office products.

· Experience with electronic procurement software applications.

· Ability to plan and manage multiple projects.

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

· Excellent customer service skills including the ability to develop effective working relationships.

· Utilize purchasing industry best practices.

Essential Functions

· Administer bidding processes and contracts for vendor performance and compliance within established limits including preparation of specifications, issuing purchase orders, etc. for the purpose of securing goods and/ or services within budget and in compliance with regulatory requirements.

· Compiles data from a wide variety of sources including vendors, staff, public agencies, etc., for the purpose of analyzing issues, ensuring compliance with a wide variety of purchasing policies and procedures.

· Researches contracts, suppliers, equipment, and regulations, including evaluating vendors for the purpose of determining their capability for performing to established specifications.

· Negotiates with vendors for the purpose of obtaining the most advantageous terms and conditions, resolving purchasing issues, and/ or ensuring purchases are within agency requirements.

· Maintains purchasing information, files, and records for the purpose of ensuring the availability of documentation and compliance with established policies and regulatory guidelines.

· Stays current by participating in educational opportunities.

Apply online at www.acld.org or text us for more information at  516-732-3979.

An EOE m/f/d/v

req 5364