Purchasing Agent II (S03190)

Montgomery College; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 68,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Montgomery College, Central Services, is seeking a full-time Purchasing Agent II to manage procurement processes and ensure compliance with applicable laws and college policies. The role involves bid development, RFP/RFI administration, contract management, and vendor negotiations.

Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's degree and three years in public procurement; CPPB certification within two years is preferred. On-site position in Rockville, MD with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Three years of public procurement experience as a buyer or purchasing agent.
• Bachelor's degree in a field relevant to the role.
• CPPB certification within two years of appointment is encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Interpret laws and policies to ensure compliance with procurement rules.
• Review requisitions for completeness and determine procurement methods.
• Develop bid specifications and issue RFIs/RFPs; conduct bid openings and evaluations.
• Establish contracts and monitor vendor performance; negotiate terms when needed.
• Coordinate with Finance for funding and with Receiving for delivery.

Skills

Public procurement experience

Contract administration

Policy interpretation

Vendor negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

CPPB certification (preferred)

Tools

Workday

Job description

Job Description

Montgomery College, Central Services, has an immediate need for aFT Purchasing Agent II. The work schedule is Monday – Friday, 8:30–5:00pm. This is a Bargaining, Exempt, grade 27 position. MontgomeryCollege promotes and creates a working and learning environmentrooted in the basic tenets of fairness, diversity, andinclusiveness.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Interpret applicable laws, regulations, policies and proceduresto ensure compliance.
• Review and analyze purchase requisitions for completeness,accuracy, clarify purchase requirements, determine the appropriateprocurement method, and ensure compliance with policies andprocedures.
• Collect and analyze technical information, develop bidspecifications, and issue Request for Bid/Request forProposal.
• Conduct pre-proposal and pre-bid conferences and bid opening.Tableulate, analyze, and evaluate bids/proposals, conductpost-bid/proposal clarifications, determine the responsive andresponsible bidder/offerors; conduct reference checks, andrecommend award of contract.
• Establish annual and multi-year contracts, monitor vendorperformance, initiate contract renewals, modifications, andcontract terminations.
• Work with Finance staff to verify funding appropriations andfacilitate proper invoicing and payment. Work with Receiving andWarehousing regarding order receipt and delivery.
• Maintain awareness of new products, price changes, and otherinformation that could affect purchasing of items. Negotiatepricing, and terms and conditions with vendors, when needed.
• Research and develop strategic sourcing solutions to achievecost efficiency and streamline purchasing processes.
• Research other agency's contracts and contact with peers inother public agencies to verify contract information.
• Provide training to the College users and participate in thevendor outreach.
• Issue purchase orders and change orders, or use college issuedp-card when appropriated, and within spend authority.
• Lead/facilitate contract kickoff meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in an academic field relevant to the assignedarea.
• Three (3) years of experience in the public procurement fieldas buyer or purchasing agent.
• Ability to obtain professional certification as a CertifiedProfessional Public Buyer (CPPB) within two (2) years ofappointment to this job class.
• The equivalent combination of education, training,certification and/or experience that provides the requiredknowledge and expertise to perform the essential functions of thejob may be considered.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience as purchasing agent or buyer at public (not private)college or university is preferred.
• Experience in applying state and local procurement laws,regulations and practices is preferred.
• Experience in Workday is preferred.
• Construction procurement experience is preferred but notrequired.

Hiring Range: $67,557 - $87,813 annually. Initial salary placementfor new hires falls between the minimum and midpoint of the rangeand is based on relevant candidate experience and internal equity.The maximum salary for this position is $108,068.

For degrees earned outside of the U.S., a copy of your educationequivalency, conducted by a nationally recognized evaluationservice, must be included in your application.

As a condition of employment, the following are required at thetime of hire:

• Successful completion of a background check and degreeverification (if applicable).
• Participation in a Maryland State Retirement System plan(Pension or Optional Retirement Plan, depending on the position).If you are already retired from the Maryland State RetirementSystem, you may not enroll in a Maryland State Retirement Systemplan at Montgomery College and may have earn ings restrictions,per state law.

Our benefits package includes: generous paidvacation, sick, paid holidays, medical, dental, vision, group legalbenefits, professional development, retirement plan, educationalassistance, tuition waiver for employee and dependents, wellnessprogramming including onsite gyms, pools and classes.

If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in thejob application or interview process, please contact HumanResources and Strategic Talent Management at 240-567-5353 [e-mail] . We require at least twoweeks advance notice to enable us to provide the requestedaccommodation.

Montgomery College is an equal opportunity employer committed topromoting and fostering diversity among its student body, faculty,and staff.

Montgomery College is a tobacco-free and smoke-freeworkplace.

Closing Date

Open Until Filled