Purchasing Agent II

About the role

JOIN OUR TEAM AS A PURCHASING AGENT II! The role of Purchasing Agent II carries significant responsibility for executing technical procurements in accordance with established policies, practices, methods, and procedures. The role involves managing specialized purchasing activities across a broad spectrum of materials, equipment, supplies, services, construction projects, and professional services.

Responsibilities

• Writes, prepares, and negotiates complex contracts with vendors and contractors which are in the best interest of the County.
• Monitors and evaluates contracting vendors performance to ensure compliance with contracts/agreement and law.
• Coordinates procurement of mainly construction projects, but, also a variety of supplies, services, materials and equipment for County departments within policy guidelines and in conformance with applicable statutes, ordinances and regulations.
• Reviews and finalizes specifications for bid document incorporation; attends pre-bids, bid openings, reviews, tabulates and analyzes bids; reviews bids with department personnel to determine the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.
• Maintains contract documentation for those solicitations and contracts assigned to this position i.e., bonding, insurance certification, licensing, etc.
• Interfaces with other purchasing operations as necessary to provide a cohesive procurement system.
• Responsible for coordinating the efforts of Buyers/Purchasing Agents as requested.
• Performs related duties as required.

Skills

• Knowledge of procurement practices and procedures either public or private including vendor and source identification, pricing methods, bid preparation, contracts and pricing agreements.
• Ability to exercise independent and impartial judgment recommendations and decisions.
• Ability to analyze a variety of purchasing problems, to make sound recommendations as to their solutions and to prepare working procedures.
• Ability to interpret contractual language, particularly relative to construction contracts.
• Ability to prepare and/or review bid documents and responses for compliance with policies, procedures, conditions, and regulations.

Requirements

• PHYSICAL