Purchasing Agent

UINTAH COUNTY; Vernal (UT); Presencial; USD 60.000 - 65.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plans

Supplemental insurance options

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness program

On-site wellness center with gym

Descripción de la vacante

Uintah County in Vernal, UT seeks a Purchasing Agent to lead procurement across County operations. This full-time role covers requisition reviews, PO creation, vendor negotiations, and contract administration, with competitive solicitations and bid evaluations.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years public-sector procurement and an associate degree; a CPPO/CPP/CPPB certification is a plus. Salary is $30/hour with comprehensive benefits and wellness programs.

Formación

• At least two years of professional purchasing/procurement experience.
• Associate's degree in Business, Public Administration, Accounting, or Finance; Bachelor's preferred.
• Three or more years in public-sector/government procurement is ideal.
• Recognized professional procurement certification (CPPO, CPP, or CPPB) preferred.
• An equivalent mix of education, training and experience will be considered.

Responsabilidades

• Manage the full purchasing lifecycle from requisition reviews to PO creation.
• Negotiate with vendors and manage contract administration.
• Coordinate competitive solicitations (RFPs, RFQs, IFBs) and evaluate bids.
• Perform market research and present formal recommendations to the County Commission.
• Provide guidance and training to county departments; maintain public/audit records.
• Cross-train in grant administration to support operations.

Conocimientos

Vendor negotiations

Contract administration

Market research

Competitive solicitations

Bid evaluation

Public-sector procurement

Training guidance

Educación

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

CPPO CPP CPPB certification

Descripción del empleo

Purchasing Agent

Status: Full-Time | Closes: Open Until Filled

Under the direction of the Purchasing and Grants Director, the Purchasing Agent executes professional procurement functions to ensure efficient, budget-conscious, and legally compliant acquisition of goods and services across County operations. The position coordinates the full purchasing lifecycle---including requisition reviews, purchase order creation, vendor negotiations, contract administration, and competitive solicitations (RFPs, RFQs, IFBs)---while evaluating bids, conducting market research, and presenting formal recommendations to the County Commission. Operating in strict adherence to the County Purchasing Ordinance, Utah Procurement Code, and grant guidelines, the role provides ongoing technical guidance and training to County departments, maintains precise public and audit records, and cross-trains in grant administration to support broader departmental operations as assigned.

Candidates must possess at least two (2) years of professional experience in purchasing, procurement, contract administration, or finance, paired with an Associate's degree in a related field such as Business, Public Administration, Accounting, or Finance; a Bachelor's degree is preferred. Ideal candidates will bring three (3) or more years of dedicated public-sector or governmental procurement experience and hold a recognized professional procurement certification (e.g., CPPO, CPP, or CPPB). An equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant experience will also be considered.

This full-time position offers $30.00 an hour, depending on experience, and a comprehensive benefits package. You'll receive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement plans, and various supplemental insurance options. Enjoy Paid Time Off (PTO), an Employee Assistance Program, and an exciting perks program. Plus, you'll be part of Uintah County's award-winning wellness program, offering fun activities, convenient on-site health fairs and seminars, and full access to our on-site wellness center equipped with gym equipment.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer