Purchasing Agent - Manchester, United States - NH Job Corps

NH Job Corps

Verified Company

Manchester, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Work for a company that makes a difference.
We are growing

NH Job Corps is hiring for a Purchasing Agent in Manchester, NH

About New Hampshire Job Corps (NHJC)

Job Corps is the country's largest nationwide residential career training program and has been operating for more than 50 years.

The program helps eligible young people ages 16 through 24 complete their high school education, trains them for meaningful careers, and assists them with obtaining employment.

Job Corps has trained and educated over two million individuals since 1964.

At Job Corps, students can access rooms and boards while learning skills in specific training areas for up to three years.

In addition to helping students complete their education, obtain career technical skills, and gain employment, Job Corps also provides transitional support services, such as help finding employment, housing, child care, and transportation.

Job Corps graduates either enter the workforce or an apprenticeship, pursue higher education, or join the military.

Outstanding Benefits:

- **Holidays
- **11 Paid annually

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Paid vacation:

Start accruing the first day

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401(k):

Eligible date of hire with matched by the company after one year

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Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance:

Eligible on 1st of the month following date of hire

- **Life Insurance
- **Eligible on the 1st of the month following the date of hire
- **Long-Term Disability
- **Eligible on the 1st of the month following the date of hire

Schedule 4- ten hour days Monday to Friday (days vary)
NHJC has an exciting opening for a purchasing agent at our Manchester location. In this role you will be responsible for the purchasing function for all Center needs.

What you will be accomplishing in our team environment

Follows all integrity guidelines and procedures and ensures no manipulation of student data.
Manages the Center purchasing/procurement function through planning, budget control, and appropriate staff training.
Procures goods and services for the Center by Company purchasing policies and procedures.
Selects services and vendors through competitive pricing, service, and quality guidelines in compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulation and Company policies and SOPs.
May provide direct supervision to purchasing staff.
Assists the Administration Director in budget preparation and control.
Prepares purchase order contracts, subcontracts, lease/rental agreements, and consultant contracts for services, equipment, repairs, and rehab projects. Prepares, distributes, and maintains all PRL.
Develop and maintain a qualified vendor list that appropriately identifies small, large, Veteran, Minority, and Female suppliers.
Utilizes the federal supply schedules as needed.
Monitors vendor adherence to quality standards, prescribed delivery schedules, and contract terms. Assures required vendor performance evaluation to determine continued goods and/or services.
Coordinates with the Center Finance function to confirm pricing information.
Administers the Center subcontract program to meet subcontract plan goals.
Administers the construction, rehabilitation, and maintenance subcontracts per Federal and Company guidelines.
Complies with all provisions of the Center contract and Company SOPs regarding the Purchasing/Procurement function.
Participates in weekly Triangle Meetings involving Finance, Property, and Purchasing to ensure prompt correction of vendor issues.
Maintains required logs and computer database and prepares and submits required Company and Government reports.
Leads bidding process (RFPs, RFQs, RFIs, Sole Source, Sealed Bid, etc.) from cradle to grave.
Practices superior customer service and communication, including timely feedback on purchase requests.
Fills staff vacancies promptly. Effectively motivates, empowers, and requires staff to perform their job responsibilities. Employs sound timemanagement and delegation skills. Hold staff accountable for producing quality work, develop staff for career progression, and discipline staff that fail to meet goals.
Provide required/supplemental training for new and current employees.
Motivates and manages staff to work effectively, creates a supportive work environment, recognizes staff accomplishments, and proactively addresses staff performance concerns.
Develop centerbeneficial linkages within the community to enhance and promote local procurement activity. Promotes a positive image of the Center and Job Corps and establishes meaningful relationships with the local business community.
Mentors, monitors and models the Career Success Standards as the PRH requires.
Shows respect and courtesy to students and holds them accountable for their actions and behavior.
Provides quality services for students and ensures that quality is maintained and student needs are met. Pursues improvement and enhancement of requisite services.
Exchanges ideas and information,