Purchasing Agent

Clerc Center

Gallaudet University, US
$70,878.00-$94,469.00; not specified; not specifie...
Procurement policy adherence
Negotiating prices
Soliciting quotations
The Purchasing Agent purchases a variety of goods and services required to sustain institutional operations and research, which includes selecting suppliers, negotiating prices, soliciting quotations, approving purchase orders and contracts, expediting shipments, and monitoring contractor performance

Job Summary

  • The Purchasing Agent purchases a variety of goods and services required to sustain institutional operations and research, which includes selecting suppliers, negotiating prices, soliciting quotations, approving purchase orders and contracts, expediting shipments, and monitoring contractor performance.
  • Provides high-quality customer service by assisting employees and departments with procurement-related inquiries, guiding them through purchasing policies and procedures, resolving order and vendor issues in a timely manner.
  • Trains and supports university staff on procurement processes, including requisition workflow, purchase orders, and general procure-to-pay procedures, to ensure compliance with institutional policies and promote efficient operations.

Matching Summary

The Purchasing Agent purchases a variety of goods and services required to sustain institutional operations and research, which includes selecting suppliers, negotiating prices, soliciting quotations, approving purchase orders and contracts, expediting shipments, and monitoring contractor performance.

Salary

$70,878.00-$94,469.00; Not specified; Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • procurement policy adherence
  • negotiating prices
  • soliciting quotations
  • approving purchase orders
  • monitoring contractor performance
  • supplier registration processes

Nice-to-have

  • commitment to belonging
  • foster continuous learning
  • culture of safety
  • positive working relationship

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree
  • Minimum three years of professional experience
  • Procurement, purchasing, contract administration
  • Ability to communicate in American Sign Language
  • Professional purchasing certification
  • Experience in higher education setting

Work Rights

Not specified

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