Position Title: Buyer/Purchasing Agent

Classification:

Exempt

Reports To: F&A Director

Shift available:

• M-F 8am-5pm

Starting Pay: $47,000- $50,000

About Dayton Job Corps

Job Corps' national mission is to educate and train highly-motivated young people, ages 16-24, for successful careers in the nation's fastest-growing industries. Here at Dayton Job Corps Center, we support their mission by teaching eligible young people, the skills they need to become employable and independent, and place them in meaningful jobs or further education. Students here have access to room and board while they learn skills in specific training areas for up to three years. The program helps them to complete their high school education, trains them for meaningful careers, provides transitional support services, and assists them with obtaining employment. Job Corps graduates either enter the workforce or an apprenticeship, go on to higher education, or join the military.

Purpose:

Responsible for the procurement of equipment, supplies, services, and vendor contracts in compliance with government, center, and corporate policy.

Essential Functions

1. Prepares and administers all purchase order contracts, subcontracts, lease/rental agreements, and consultant contracts for equipment, service, repairs, and rehab work in compliance with federal, state, local, and DESI regulations, policies, and procedures.
2. Establishes and maintains a qualified vendor list as directed by federal, state, and DESI procurement procedures.
3. Administers the center's subcontract plan, ensuring that the center meets procurement goals for small business and small socially disadvantaged business; submit reports required by the plan and/or the customer.
4. Ensures adherence to quality standards, required delivery schedules, and contractual terms and obtains the best prices available for goods and services through strict adherence to bidding requirements and conscientious negotiation of freight terms.
5. Coordinates with the accounting department relative to the accuracy of pricing data and the accounts payable function.
6. Assists in the development of new and revised policies and procedures affecting procurement.
7. Coordinates with other center staff pertaining to procurement matters.
8. Monitors, screens, and recommends for procurement applicable federal excess supplies and equipment.
9. Models, mentors, and monitors the positive normative culture of the center.
10. Acts as a responsible custodian for the assigned center property.
11. Reports violations of ethical behavior.
12. Suggests opportunities for continuous operational improvement and reduction of waste.
13. Identifies and reports environmental health and safety concerns.
14. Submits reports and plans in a timely manner.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

Required Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field
• Two years of related experience
• Directly related experience may be considered in lieu of formal education requirements
• Working knowledge of networking systems

Certifications/Competencies

Skilled in the use of computerized purchasing systems

Working knowledg