Sault Tribe - Kincheloe, MI
posted 3 days ago
Kincheloe, MI
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
About the position
Under the direction of the Procurement Contract Administrator, the Purchasing Agent I is responsible for procuring all materials, supplies, services and equipment for the Housing Authority while ensuring the highest quality for the lowest price in compliance with established policy.
Responsibilities
- Enters requisitions into computer software systems.
- Places product orders daily under the direction of the Procurement Asset Agent.
- Meets with and communicates with vendors to review and learn about various products and/or services.
- Evaluates vendors and suppliers based on Housing Authority standards.
- Verifies accuracy of orders, acknowledgments and invoices and maintains various electronic documents.
- Processes vendor payments and track costs in various electronic documents/software.
- Assists the Procurement Asset Agent develop formal and informal bid processes.
- Participates in the solicitation, evaluation and award of bids and proposals.
- Assists the Procurement Asset Agent in performing price/cost analysis for products and services.
- Schedules deliveries, outside vendors/service providers and other related inquiries as needed.
- Identifies new vendors and suppliers to provide products and services.
- Maintains records of vendor performance.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum of 3 years of purchasing/procurement.
Nice-to-haves
- Associate Degree in Business Administration.
- Knowledge of computerized inventory control systems.
- Knowledge of JD Edwards Accounting Software.
Benefits
- Regular exposure to favorable conditions such as those found in a normal office.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
