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State of New Hampshire · 2 days ago

PURCHASING AGENT

New Hampshire, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$28.74/hr - $38.85/hr

2+ years exp

The State of New Hampshire is seeking a Purchasing Agent to manage the cost effective and timely procurement of materials, equipment, commodities, and services required by state agencies. The role involves coordinating procurement activities, managing the bidding process, negotiating contracts, and ensuring compliance with contract terms.

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Responsibilities

Coordinate activities involving the procurement of goods and services from suppliers including analyzing costs and determining purchase price, driving cost reductions through supplier negotiations, and working with external vendors and other groups to improve the state's buying power

Manage bidding process, working with program staff and agency personnel to: draft specifications and write solicitation documents, ensure timely publication of procurement notices; and evaluate competitive offerings based on cost, quality, service, availability, reliability and selection variety, including suppliers' price structure and compliance with appropriate regulations, and other various financial information as needed to determine suppliers' solvency

Develop standard solicitation documents and forms to facilitate the purchasing of supplies, material, equipment and general service contracts to support state agencies

Negotiate pricing and contractual terms and conditions, prepare and revise contracts for the delivery of required services, and award contracts, purchase orders, ordering agreements and service agreements

Administer and manage service contracts to ensure compliance with contract terms and conditions

Initiate and maintain emergency service and commodity contracts in support of the ESF-7 Resource Support and the State Emergency Operations Plan, in order to ensure that a wide variety of essential goods and services will be provided during a time of emergency

Be on call during off hours and respond within a short time frame to the Emergency Operations Center to provide support for ESF-7 Resource Support and the State Emergency Operations Plan

Supervise and direct the work of program specialists and other support staff

Ensure that Purchasing goals and timelines are met and that good working relationships are maintained with internal customers and vendors

Advise agencies and staff on established Purchasing policies and procedures

Recognizing that everyone we come into contact with is a customer; treat all with courtesy, respect and professionalism striving to exceed customer service expectations