AGENCY PROCUREMENT ASSOCIATE I

Maryland AG; Elkton (MD); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Maryland AG is seeking an intermediate-level procurement professional to serve as the Agency Purchasing Agent for the Cecil County Health Department in Elkton, MD. The role supports the preparation, development, processing, and administration of solicitations, POs, and contracts to ensure timely, cost-effective, and compliant purchasing for agency needs.

The candidate will obtain bids, review responses for best value, track activity, and reconcile records, supporting programs and divisions with

Qualifications

• Experience obtaining and comparing product information, vendor quotations, prices, or service options.
• Experience preparing or processing requisitions, purchase orders, invoices, contracts, or similar documents.
• Effective written and verbal communication with staff, vendors and the public.
• Ability to learn and apply state and local purchasing policies and procurement requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation, development, processing, and administration of solicitations, purchase orders and contracts.
• Obtain bids or price quotes from vendors and review responses for compliance and best value.
• Track procurement activity and reconcile purchasing records and State credit card transactions.
• Support the Procurement Supervisor in ensuring timely, cost-effective and compliant purchases.

Skills

Vendor quotations

Procurement comparisons

Product information

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

GRADE

ASTD9

LOCATION OF POSITION

MDH, Cecil County Health Department, Elkton, MD

Main Purpose of Job

This position is an intermediate-level procurement position within the Division of Administrative Services. The main purpose of this position is to serve as the Agency Purchasing Agent and support the procurement of supplies, materials, equipment, and services necessary for agency operations. This position will assist the Procurement Supervisor with the preparation, development, processing, and administration of solicitations, purchase orders, and contracts. These responsibilities include obtaining bids or price quotes from vendors; reviewing and evaluating responses for compliance, competitive pricing, and best value; processing approved purchases; tracking procurement activity; and reconciling purchasing records and State credit card transactions. These duties support the agency's mission by ensuring that programs and divisions receive necessary goods and services in a timely, cost-effective, and legally compliant manner, enabling the agency to provide effective services to its customers and the public.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate. Experience: One year of experience performing work involving the preparation, assembly, and processing of procurement related documents necessary in developing procurement contracts. Note: 1. Candidates may substitute education at an accredited college or university for the required experience at a rate of thirty credit hours for a year of experience. 2. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience in Contracting and Industrial Management classifications or specialty codes in the Procurement field of work at a rate of one year of military experience for the required experience.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The preferred candidate should possess:

• Experience obtaining and comparing product information, vendor�quotations, prices, or service options.
• Experience preparing or processing requisitions, purchase orders, invoices, contracts, or similar business documents.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to interact professionally with staff, vendors, and members of the public.
• Demonstrated ability to learn and apply State and local purchasing policies, procedures, and applicable procurement requirements.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.

SELECTION PROCESS

Applicants who meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation. The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position. Candidates may remain on the certified eligible list for a period of at least one year. The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.

People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.