Purchasing Agent

Purchasing Agent (60202) – Adams and Associates, Inc. Location: Atterbury - Edinburgh, IN Position Type: Full Time Education Level: 2 Year Degree Salary Range: $58,686.00 per year Job Category: Education The Atterbury Job Corps Center is seeking a Purchasing Agent to join our dynamic team. We work with youth ages 16‑24, providing residential services, academic and career training at no cost to the student. As a federally funded program administered by the Department of Labor, we are a year‑round, self‑paced program dedicated to helping disadvantaged students succeed. This role is integral to supporting our staff and students with timely procurement and vendor management. Position Summary Responsible for the purchasing function for all Center needs, including procurement activities, contract preparation, and compliance with Company and Government policies. Responsibilities Manages the Center purchasing/procurement function through planning, budget control, and appropriate staff training. Procures goods and services per 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. Develops and maintains a qualified vendor list with appropriate identification of small, large, Veteran, Minority and/or Female suppliers. Utilizes the federal supply schedules as needed. Monitors vendor adherence to quality standards, prescribed delivery schedules and contract terms, and assures required vendor performance evaluation. Coordinates with the Center Finance function to confirm pricing information. Administers the Center subcontract program to assure meeting the Subcontract Plan goals. Administers the construction, rehabilitation and maintenance subcontracts per Federal and Company guidelines. Maintains required logs, 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 in a timely manner, motivates, empowers and requires staff to perform responsibilities, employs sound time‑management and delegation skills, holds staff accountable, develops staff for career progression, and disciplines staff that fail to meet goals. Provides 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. Develops Center‑beneficial 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. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications High School Diploma or equivalent required. Degree or certification from an accredited or relevant certified training program or school preferred. Three or more years of experience including oversight of contracts, subcontracts and experience with Federal Acquisition Regulations preferred. Computer literacy and proficiency in Microsoft suite of applications is required. Physical requirements include sitting, standing, climbing, walking, lifting, pulling and/or pushing, carrying, reaching, stooping and crouching. Demonstrates the ability to lift 40 pounds and/or assess the lift load to request necessary assistance. Equal Employment Opportunity Adams and Associates, Inc. abides by the requirements of 41 CFR 60‑1.4(a), 60‑300.5(a) and 60‑741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or disability. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. #J-18808-Ljbffr