Purchasing Agent Haalufa USA, Inc

Posted by: Haalufa USA, Inc -HR; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Haalufa USA, Inc. is looking for a motivated Junior Purchasing Agent in the DMV Area, focusing on procurement and contract lifecycle management. Responsibilities include managing procurement processes, chairing meetings, and ensuring effective communication.

The ideal candidate must hold a bachelor's degree in a relevant field and have a year of experience in purchasing. Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 and data analysis skills are also essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required for the position.
• 1 year of experience in purchasing or contracting areas.
• Knowledge of contract life cycle management.

Responsibilities

• Perform the entire contract life cycle within authority thresholds.
• Manage the competitive procurement process including RFPs and IFBs.
• Chair meetings and make recommendations based on data analysis.

Skills

Communication skills

Procurement process knowledge

Microsoft Office 365

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Accounting, Finance or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Communication Tool: Slack or Teams

Job description

Haalufa USA, Inc., is currently seeking a motivated, career and customer-oriented professional to fill a Junior Purchasing Agent Position in the DMV Area – District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia. We’re committed to including people with disabilities at all stages of the employment process. If you require accessibility assistance or accommodation for a disability at any point, let us know by emailing [e-mail]

Responsibilities

• Ability to perform the entire contract life cycle within delegated contracting authority thresholds from “cradle to grave” including, but are not limited to acquisition planning; solicitation preparation; source selection; contract award; administration; ordering; close out; knowledge of professional services; fixed-price and cost reimbursable contracts; negotiation; service and supply; construction: demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills.
• Perform all duties associated with a competitive procurement process of preparing and issuing Request for Proposals (RFP), Invitation for Bids (IFB), Request for Quotes (RFQ) and Blanket Purchasing Agreement (BPA) through award.
• Chair Pre-Proposal/Pre-Bid meetings, chair Source Selection Committee meetings and make recommendations to management. Compile and analyze complex data, identify problems and recommend solutions.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Accounting, Finance or a related field.

Work Experience

• One (1) year of progressively responsible experience in the purchasing/contracting area.
• Experience with: Microsoft Office 365 – Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Communication Tool: Slack or Teams.

About this Position

Standard hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with a one (1) hour unpaid lunch break. However, the COTR may request temporary services for periods in excess of a seven and one half (7.5) hour day or a thirty-seven and one-half hour (37.5) hour week. Temporary personnel working six (6) hours or more are required to take a one-half hour unpaid lunch break. Overtime: Hours worked in excess of forty (40) hours in one week is considered as overtime work, all overtime must be approved by the COTR in advance.

Haalufa USA, Inc – is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability and protected veterans’ status, or any other characteristic protected by law.