Position LocationThis position is located onsite in Linthicum Heights, MD.
Job OverviewThe Purchasing Agent will perform intermediate professional work procuring a variety of services, supplies, materials and equipment in accordance with company, customer and legal requirements. The Purchasing Agent will proactively consider price, quality, availability, reliability and technical support when choosing suppliers and merchandise to support the business and meet contract obligations.
Pay Rate: $39.89 Hourly
ResponsibilitiesEssential Job Duties:- Maintains current knowledge of and ensures all procurement actions are completed in accordance with the Acquisition Policy & Procurement Manual.
- Procures for parts, supplies and services including those with unique aspects or critical characteristics using the most effective method.
- Conducts market research, identifies potential vendors, and creates solicitation packages.
- Evaluates offers, comparative price analyses for reasonableness and recommends awards.
- Assembles, reviews, and maintains administrative files related to procurements.
- Evaluates incoming requests for completeness including due dates, accounting codes, item descriptions, quantities, etc.
- Maintains logs, as required and needed, to timely and accurately track procurements from receipt to closure.
- Provides excellent customer service to internal and external customers to include resolving issues expeditiously, providing updates and resolving concerns.
- Maintains records of performance and charts of assigned key performance indicators.
- Operates Government or Chugach owned motor vehicles and/or other equipment.
- Performs various lower classified duties such as (but not limited to) file maintenance, workspace cleanup, and telephone answering as required.
- Adheres to the established Chugach safety, personnel policies and standard operating procedures.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Job RequirementsMandatory:- High school graduate or equivalent GED.
- At least two (2) years of experience procuring materials and services in a maintenance and/or construction environment.
- Ability to pass pre-hire background and drug screen.
- U.S. Citizenship.
- Ability to obtain and maintain the required intelligence community level clearance.
- Valid state driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
- Ability to work overtime as needed
- Ability to lift 50 pounds.
