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Montgomery College · 4 weeks ago

Purchasing Agent II (S03190)

Maryland - Montgomery County

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$66K/yr - $105K/yr

3+ years exp

Montgomery College is seeking a Purchasing Agent II to join their Central Services team. The role involves interpreting laws and regulations, analyzing purchase requisitions, developing bid specifications, and managing vendor contracts to ensure compliance and efficiency in procurement processes.

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Responsibilities

Interpret applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures to ensure compliance

Review and analyze purchase requisitions for completeness, accuracy, clarify purchase requirements, determine the appropriate procurement method, and ensure compliance with policies and procedures

Collect and analyze technical information, develop bid specifications, and issue Request for Bid/Request for Proposal

Conduct pre-proposal and pre-bid conferences and bid opening. Tabulate, analyze, and evaluate bids/proposals, conduct post-bid/proposal clarifications, determine the responsive and responsible bidder/offerors; conduct reference checks, and, recommend award of contract

Establish annual and multi-year contracts, monitor vendor performance, initiate contract renewals, modifications, and contract terminations

Work with Finance staff to verify funding appropriations and facilitate proper invoicing and payment. Work with Receiving and Warehousing regarding order receipt and delivery

Maintain awareness of new products, price changes, and other information that could affect purchasing of items. Negotiate pricing, and terms and conditions with vendors, when needed

Research and develop strategic sourcing solutions to achieve cost efficiency and streamline purchasing processes

Research other agency's contracts and contact with peers in other public agencies to verify contract information

Provide training to the College users and participate in the vendor outreach

Issue purchase orders and change orders, or use college issued p-card when appropriated, and within spend authority

Lead/facilitate contract kickoff meetings

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

Public procurement experienceCertified Public Professional BuyerExperience in WorkdayProcurement lawsBachelor’s degreeAnalytical skillsNegotiation skillsCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in an academic field relevant to the assigned area

Three (3) years of experience in the public procurement field as buyer or purchasing agent

Certified Public Professional Buyer Certification (CPPB) - Association of Certified Public Professional Buyers

The equivalent combination of education, training, certification and/or experience that provides the required knowledge and expertise to perform the essential functions of the job may be considered