PURCHASING AGENT
Position Announcement
Position: PURCHASING AGENT
The Purchasing Agent coordinates purchasing services. Performs specialized and technical duties associated with the purchase, delivery, and quality of supplies, equipment, and services. Coordinates assigned activities with other departments, outside vendors and agencies and the general public.
Essential Functions:
- Coordinates purchasing services with those of other departments and outside
- Reviews requisitions for the purchase of materials, supplies, equipment, and services for clarity of descriptions, specifications & documentation; contacts appropriate department for further information if
- Determines appropriate methods of procurement such as PO, BP or Request for Check, including whether not to bid it out legally or Approves requisitions and enters them into the Requisition Log.
- Research contacts & selects potential vendors to receive proposals for price, quality & timeless of Makes independent judgement on purchases up to authorized dollar limits and specifications in conformance with established procurement procedures and legal requirements.
- Recommends current and/or new Conveys delivery, inventory and quality goals to vendors. Processes Requisitions, Purchase Orders, Blanket Purchase Orders, Change Orders, Receipts & updates vendor files, using purchasing software.
- Writes Request for Bids and Proposals, awards, process, and expedites complicated advertised bids in coordination with appropriate department, makes certain process moves smoothly and on
- Responsible for maintaining an inventory of college insurance policies. Monitor policies for compliance and sufficient coverage. Work with the County Risk Management personnel to review coverage and make adjustments as necessary.
- Develops and maintains a directory of vendors and necessary purchasing
- Identifies opportunities for improving service delivery methods and procedures and views with appropriate management Implements improvements.
- Provides training to the campus community on purchasing procedures, requisition entry, invoice processing and any other relevant training.
- Responsible for College travel policy, implementation, and compliance with applicable regulations.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
Minimum of Bachelors Degree or equivalent technical education. One to two years job related experience or technical proficiency in appropriate field.
Starting Range: $59,000 - $70,000
Submit Resumes to: https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/sunyrockland
Application Deadline: Search will remain open until candidate is selected however, to ensure consideration resumes should be received by June 2, 2023
Include three (3) professional references (including names, phone numbers and e-mail addresses). References will not be contacted without prior permission of the candidate. Employment at the College may be subject to the favorable result of a background investigation. Official transcripts will be required upon employment. Foreign transcripts which are not accompanied by an evaluation from an approved agency may not be reviewed. Applicants may contact NACES (National Association of Credential Evaluating Service) at www.naces.org to obtain a list of members providing this service. Any expenses incurred for this service must be borne by the applicant. Foreign transcript translations by applicant or educational institution are not acceptable.
Rockland Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages applications from women, people of color, veterans and individuals with disabilities. Our mission demonstrates a strong public commitment to a diverse and inclusive campus community.