Purchasing Agent

GREATER ORLANDO AVIATION AUTH; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

GREATER ORLANDO AVIATION AUTH in Orlando, FL is seeking a Purchasing Agent to buy materials, supplies, equipment and services for Airport Operations and Maintenance in a timely, quality-focused manner, in line with good purchasing principles and ethical standards.

This role involves market research, reviewing external contracts for eligibility, developing purchase descriptions, locating vendors, processing solicitations (RFQs or approved methods), and supporting award recommendations and

Qualifications

• Experience with procurement of materials, supplies, equipment and services.
• Ability to perform market research and evaluate supplier bids.
• Commitment to ethical purchasing and compliance with authority policies.

Responsibilities

• Purchase materials, supplies, equipment and services in a timely, quality-focused manner.
• Process RFQs and other approved solicitations.
• Perform price and value analysis to determine best value.
• Assist in vendor evaluation and contract award recommendations.

Skills

Procurement

RFQ process

Vendor sourcing

Price analysis

Job description

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Purchasing Agent

NB Regular FT DC Orlando, FL, US 1 Attachments

5 days ago Requisition ID: 1197

Purchase materials, supplies, equipment and services in a timely fashion and of a quality and price consistent with Authority needs and in accordance with good purchasing principles and ethical standards. Process routine solicitations of approved value primarily utilizing a Request for Quotation (RFQ) or other approved method. May serve as a primary buyer for procurements needed to support Airport Operations and Maintenance. Perform routine processes which include market research, review of other agencies’ contracts to determine eligibility for utilization, purchase description development, locating vendors, solicitation processing, price analysis, value analysis, award determination or recommendation, award and purchase order processing.