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Location

Rockville, MD | United States

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Job description

Job Description

Montgomery College, Central Services has an immediate need for a Full-time, Purchasing Agent II in the Office of Procurement. The work schedule is Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm. This is a Bargaining position, Exempt, Grade 27 position. Montgomery College promotes and creates a working and learning environment rooted in the basic tenets of fairness, diversity, and inclusiveness. This position is currently eligible for telework two (2) days per week in accordance with Montgomery College's Flexible Work Arrangement and based on the needs of the unit.

This professional purchasing position procures a variety of goods and services required by the College, in accordance with the established procurement laws, regulations, Montgomery College policies and procedures.

Under the supervision of purchasing manager, the candidate will perform following d uties but not limited to:

• Interpret applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures to ensure compliance.
• Review and analyze purchase requisitions for completeness and accuracy. Clarify purchase requirements. Determine the appropriate procurement method.
• Collect and analyze technical information, develop bid specifications, and issue Request for Bid/Request for Proposal.
• Conduct pre-bid/pre-proposal conferences, and bid opening.
• Tabulate, analyze and evaluate bids/proposals, conduct post-bid/proposal clarifications, determine the responsive and responsible bidder/offerors; conduct reference checks; and recommend award of contract.
• Administer contracts. Monitor vendor performance. Initiate contract renewals, negotiate and execute contract modifications, and effect termination actions.
• Work with Finance staff to verify funding appropriations and facilitate proper invoicing and payment; with Receiving and Warehousing regarding order receipt and delivery;
• Maintain awareness of new products, price changes, and other information that could affect purchasing of items. Negotiate the pricing, terms and conditions with the vendors.
• Research and develop strategic sourcing solutions to achieve cost efficiency and streamline purchasing processes.
• Research other agency's contracts and contact with peers in other public agencies to verify contract information.
• Provide training to the college users and participate in the vendor outreach.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications, Skills/Abilities:

• Bachelor's degree in procurement or business-related field from an accredited college or university, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience, including public purchasing training.
• Three years of experience in the public procurement field.
• The equivalent combination of education, training, certification and/or experience that provides the required knowledge and expertise to perform the essential functions of the job may be considered.
• Ability to obtain professional certification as a Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB) within a year of appointment to this job class.
• Knowledge of all types of procurement methods and procedures, specification writing, vendor selection, bid/proposal evaluation, contract administration, and public procurement policies, procedures, principles, practices, and processes.
• Eligible applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States and not require employer visa sponsorship .

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience as purchasing agent or buyer at public (not private) college or university.
• Experience in applying state and local procurement laws, regulations and practices.
• Experience in Workday.
• Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB) or equivalent certification.

Hiring Range $63,375 to $82,376 annually. Initial salary placement is based on candidate experience and internal equity. Please include a complete resume including all relevant and related work experience.

Application Process:

• Click Here to apply online
• Initial salary placement is based on internal equity and relevant candidate experience. Please include a complete resume/application including all relevant or related experience.
• Online applications must be received by February 16, 2024
• For consideration, you must: (optional)

  Include dates of employment in your application or attachment;

  Submit a cover letter along with an un-official copy of your transcripts from your highest degree earned.

As a condition of employment, the following are required at the time of hire:

• Successful completion of a background check and degree verification (if applicable).

• For international degrees, you must provide US degree equivalency verified by a nationally recognized credential evaluation service.

• Participation in a Maryland State Retirement System plan (Pension or Optional Retirement Plan, depending on the position). If you are already retired from the Maryland State Retirement System, you may not enroll in a Maryland State Retirement System plan at Montgomery Collage and may have earn ings restrictions, per state law.

Our benefits package includes: generous paid vacation, sick, paid holidays, medical, dental, vision, group legal benefits, professional development, retirement plan, educational assistance, tuition waiver for employee and dependents, wellness programming including onsite gyms, pools and classes.

If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact Human Resources and Strategic Talent Management at 240-567-5353 or [email protected] . We require at least two weeks advance notice to enable us to provide the requested accommodation.

Montgomery College is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting and fostering diversity among its student body, faculty, and staff.

Montgomery College is a tobacco-free and smoke-free workplace.

Closing Date

Friday, February 16, 2024

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