Senior Purchasing Agent

About the role

You will be working at two locations, Food Service located at 10700 E. 45th Avenue Denver, CO 80239 and 780 Grant Street, Denver CO, 80203

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains effective vendor relationships between District personnel and suppliers to enhance current and future acquisitions
• Researches and develops new sources of supplies and services based on District criteria of price, quality, quantity, and availability; researches and analyzes new products, market conditions, and trends that may affect pricing and availability of products and services
• Organizes, attends, and may conduct tests and demonstrations of items to be purchased to determine quality; confers with suppliers and District officials regarding complaints about the quality of materials or equipment received; and collaborates with vendors and client groups in problem resolution
• Receives, compiles, and awards bids/contracts, including complex acquisition and facilitation of evaluation committees as necessary; provides assistance in scope and technical specification writing
• Publishes product testing results, bid prices, specifications, and delivery considerations to District staff
• Participates in the training, delegating of work, and supervision of less-experienced purchasing agents
• Handles or is privy to matters related to purchasing that are confidential in nature and used in negotiations with internal and external stakeholders, including, but not limited to, private relationships, contracts, internal lawsuits/litigations, and internal audit requests

Requirements

• Bachelor's or relevant work experience
• Bachelor's Degree - Business, Finance, Accounting, or related field - Preferred
• Five (5) years of experience in purchasing, including bid solicitation, technical specification writing and contract negotiation
• One (1+) plus years of experience working with vendors, administrators, and school staff
• One (1+) plus years of experience using relevant software and purchasing tools; working with commodities, budgets, and account codes; and implementing organizational purchasing and p-card policies and procedures
• If using a personal vehicle to conduct business duties, must have a valid Colorado driver’s license or be able to obtain a Colorado driver’s license within the state’s required time frame for new residents and meet the District’s insurability
• Certified Public Purchasing Buyer (CPPB), Certified Public Purchasing Officer (CPPO), Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM), Accredited Purchasing Practitioner (APP) or equivalent - Preferred
• Working knowledge of commercial math as well as computer and internet technology, including Enterprise Resource Planning software, Google Apps, and Microsoft Word and Excel
• Effective time management and organizational skills
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Highly effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to influence, convince, and persuade others
• Aptitude for variety and changing expectations in a fast-paced environment
• Works effectively with staff at all levels in all departments
• Able to communicate and interact with discourteous people on occasion

Qualifications

• Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with us.
• Have the ability with or without accommodations to meet the physical demands of the position.

Skills

• Effective time management and organizational skills
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Highly effective verbal and written communication skills
• Aptitude for variety and changing expectations in a fast-paced environment
• Works effectively with staff at all levels in all departments
• Able to communicate and interact with discourteous people on occasion

Benefits

DPS offers a competitive salary range of $70,195 - $84,233 annually, along with other Total Reward offerings such as time off, health and wellness benefits, and PERA Retirement.

Pay

Salary Range $70,195 - $84,233 Annually

Schedule

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