PURCHASING AGENT

Purchasing Agent

Located at Ft. Meade, MD, the Purchasing Agent position has the core working hours of 7 : 00 am to 4 : 00 pm, Monday through Friday.

Key Responsibilities :

• Works with established subcontractors to procure various services in support of multiple trade departments for facility management operations.
• Implements contracting strategies and contracts for facilities management, professional services, and other services supporting capital projects for our customers.
• Reviews service reports confirming that services contracted were rendered in full and identifies if additional follow-up is needed. Forwards recommendations to Supply Chain Manager and proceeds with the direction issued.
• Ensures that all contract administration procedures are followed and executed professionally.
• Maintains manual or computerized procurement records, such as purchased items or services, costs, delivery, product quality or performance, and inventories.
• Continually tracks ticket statuses to ensure all schedules are adhered to, and tickets are completed within compliance parameters.
• Maintains records of business transactions and product inventories, reporting data to companies or government agencies as necessary.
• Discusses defective or unacceptable services with senior management to determine appropriate action and engage subcontractors to take corrective action.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications :

A high school diploma or equivalent and six years of experience in purchasing specialized process equipment, technical services, and subcontractor services are required. Must be knowledgeable in Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR). Proficiency with Maximo and Microsoft Office is required.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.