Buyer

Job Corps; Marion (VA); On-site; USD 39,499 - 48,276; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Paid time off

401(k) retirement plan with company or

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance programs

Job summary

Job Corps in Marion, VA seeks an experienced Procurement Supervisor to plan and oversee center-wide purchasing of supplies, services, and vendor contracts. The role requires supervising the Assistant Buyer and ensuring compliance with government regulations and center procedures.

The candidate will coordinate purchases, justify bids, create statements of work, and manage records while adhering to safety and policy standards.

Qualifications

• One-year purchasing, marketing, sales or related experience required.
• One-year supervisory experience preferred.
• Associate's degree in business, finance, marketing or related field; or equivalent combination of education and training. Bachelor's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and supervise procurement actions for center purchases.
• Coordinate purchasing through planning and budget control.
• Justify selections using FAR and center policies.
• Verify terminology and specs of purchase requests.
• Create statements of work for contracts and services.
• Compare bids and award contracts to best value.
• Maintain purchase orders and vendor research in the system.
• Ensure proper records and file maintenance.
• Consult with suppliers on late deliveries.
• Support performance management goals.
• Follow CDSS plan and conduct daily.
• Discipline, promotions and merit recommendations for staff.
• Adhere to property control policies and safety.
• Mentor students to improve employability.
• Participate in mandated staff training.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

MS Office

Computer literacy

Negotiation

Analytical

Attention to detail

Vendor relations

Education

Associate's degree in business

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Primary Position Objective

• *43,888 per yearSalary*
• *Full Time*

Responsible for planning and supervising procurement actions for all supplies, services, and vendor contracts requested in support of center-wide operations in compliance with government regulations, corporate policies, and Center procedures. Directly supervises the Assistant Buyer.

Brief Description of Duties

• Coordinates Center purchasing through planning and budget control
• Justifies selection of services through competitive pricing guidelines in conjunction with the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Serrato Corporation procurement policies and procedures.
• Verifies terminology and specifications of purchase requests.
• Creates statement of work for construction, services and supplies to include the bidding package.
• Compares prices, specifications, and delivery dates, and awards contract to supplier with best bid.
• Uses computer system to maintain purchase orders, research possible vendors, and other purchasing related actions.
• Ensures the proper preparation and maintenance of records and files.
• Confers with suppliers concerning late deliveries.
• Works toward meeting performance management goals.
• Follows CDSS plan and Code of Conduct system daily.
• Evaluates personnel under his/her management and makes recommendations regarding disciplinary actions, promotions, and/or merit increases.
• Adheres to required property control policies and procedures.
• Maintains good housekeeping in all areas and complies with safety practices.
• Complies with all DOL guidelines, OFCCP regulation, Quality Assurance Plan (QAP), Serrato policies and procedures, Job Corps notices and bulletins, and Center policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates and abides by Serrato Corporation's core values and operating principles.
• Models, mentors, monitors appropriate Career Success Standards.
• Helps students become more employable through continuous reinforcement.
• Participation in PRH mandated staff training is mandatory. Failure to participate may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Word, Power Point, Outlook, and Excel.
• Computer literacy with basic computer functions, email, internet, and basic programs such as Adobe Acrobat.
• Strong negotiation skills, analytical skills, and decision-making skills.
• Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy in all input.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with vendors.

Experience

One-year purchasing, marketing, sales or related experience required. One-year supervisory experience preferred.

Education

Associate's degree in business, finance, marketing or related field; or equivalent combination of education and training. Bachelor's degree preferred.

Certificates/Licenses/Registration

• Valid State Driver's License

Benefits Offered

• Paid Short Term / Long Term Disability and Basic Life Insurance.
• Health care insurance available (medical, dental, vision, critical illness, accident, HSA, and FSA)
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Counseling Service Programs Available

Disclaimers

• Serrato Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer
• Serrato Corporation conducts background checks and drug screens.