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Harford County Public Schools · 1 month ago

Procurement Agent 1

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$94K/yr - $124K/yr

5+ years exp

Harford County Public Schools is committed to recruiting effective and diverse staff to improve learning experiences for every child. The Procurement Agent I will be responsible for various procurement activities, including preparing contracts, evaluating bids, and maintaining vendor relations to ensure quality educational materials and supplies are procured efficiently.

EducationHigher EducationPrimary EducationSecondary Education

Responsibilities

Works with staff to establish quality standards for items to be purchased and prepares purchase specifications for each item in accordance with needs

Prepares contracts for the procurement of educational materials, supplies, and equipment

Prepares, receives, and evaluates bids, RFPs, and quotations in assigned categories and make recommendations for award

Establishes and maintains a schedule for the purchase and delivery of items and takes the necessary steps, including follow-ups, to ensure planned deliveries

Develops and maintains, in assigned categories, adequate and reliable sources of supply and promotes and maintains good vendor relations

Establishes procedures for evaluating supplies and equipment in regard to its educational use and to maintain the required quality and safety standards

Develops standard lists of supplies and equipment, estimates of costs, and trends for budget purposes

Keeps up to date with changing needs in educational supplies and equipment

Performs price and spend analysis for various commodities and/or services to direct district spend

Maintains web-based e-procurement functionality

Posts formal solicitations, and related results on HCPS website

Maintains necessary records in order that procurement of items for the system may be handled in an effective and efficient manner

Utilizes E-procurement business practices including the use of procurement credit cards

Plans, coordinates and implements Just-In-Time contracts for commodities and services

Visits schools and administrative sites as needed to enhance performance in assigned areas of responsibility

Maintains positive vendor relationships through meetings and other contacts

Promotes a customer service orientation while adhering to statutory and regulatory requirements

Performs other work-related duties as assigned

Qualification

Procurement experienceAutomated procurement technologyCertified Professional Public BuyerBudgetingVendor relationsOral communicationWritten communicationAttention to detailDecision making

Required

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in business or a related field

Five years of successful experience in purchasing or a related field

Experience with automated procurement technology and internet-based procurement applications

Exemplary oral and written communication skills

Able to coordinate and accomplish tasks when working with a wide range of HCPS staff

Able to exercise good judgment in making decisions within established general guidelines

Familiar with budgeting, invoicing, and accounts payable functions

Able to perform tasks requiring meticulous attention to detail

Preferred

Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB) certificate from the National Institute of Governmental Purchasing (NIGP)

Benefits

Medical

Vision

Dental

Life insurance

Retirement savings

Pension

Paid time off

And more

Company

Harford County Public Schools

http://hcps.org Harford County Public Schools is a K-12 public education school system which serves approximately 40,000 students and employs approximately 7,000 people.

Founded in 1865

Bel Air, Maryland, USA

5001-10000 employees