Purchasing Agent jobs in Boulder, CO
Purchasing Agent initiates, prepares, processes, and verifies purchase orders following established guidelines to purchase materials and goods by required delivery dates. Inputs transactions and administers a purchasing and contracts system or database. Being a Purchasing Agent interacts with suppliers to obtain favorable pricing terms, product specifications, monitor availability, and optimize savings. Expedites delayed orders and resolves issues with changes, returns, replacements, and credit arrangements. Additionally, Purchasing Agent coordinates with internal teams to ensure that procurement needs are met promptly and efficiently. Requires a high school diploma. Typically reports to a supervisor or team leader. The Purchasing Agent independently performs a wide range of complex duties under general guidance from supervisors. Has gained full proficiency in a broad range of activities related to the job. To be a Purchasing Agent typically requires 5-7 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Purchasing Agent - Finance
- Mesa County
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Grand Junction, CO
FULL_TIME
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JOB SUMMARY:
Under the general supervision of the Finance Director, perform a wide variety of procurement and materials management functions for the departments and divisions of Mesa County, to obtain the various materials, equipment, and services needed in a cost-effective, professional, and ethical manner.
This position requires skill and expertise in governmental purchasing and contract processes, product quality, cost analysis, customer and vendor relations, and records management.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:(The following duty statements are illustrative of the essential functions of the job and do not include other non-essential or marginal duties that may be required. Mesa County reserves the right to modify or change the duties or essential functions of this job at any time. All responsibilities may not be performed by all incumbents.)As required: prepare specifications, scopes of work, bid proposal documents, prepare legal advertising, open bids, analyze bid results and provide de-briefings with vendors when required, for Invitation for Bids (IFB), and Requests for Proposals (RFP). May propose contracts and purchase orders, negotiate order terms, share bid results and provide recommendations to department representatives.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
Assist other Mesa County departments with their creation of specifications, scopes of work, delivery dates, quality and quantity of products requested including bid proposal documents, invitation for bids quotations, and requests for proposals. Confer with department representatives on possible alternate items. Receive, review, approve and process purchase requisitions submitted by the various County departments for completeness and accuracy
Assist contract administrators in the various Mesa County departments in preparing contract extensions and other contract issues to go before the Board of County Commissioners.
Act as a liaison with vendors in dealing with problems related to procurement or delayed deliveries. Interview vendors regarding product quality and availability.
When applicable, order approved items, prepare and forward purchase orders to vendors, and follow-up on purchase orders, providing a high level of customer service.
Participate in proposal evaluations as individual or team member.
Create, organize, distribute and maintain template procurement documents, and other procurement information available to other County departments.
Maintain electronic versions of bid records.
Researches and implements best practices and procedures.
Foster cooperation, a healthy work environment, responsiveness to customers, and continuous improvement.
Oral and written communications must be clear and effective. Follow written and verbal instructions.
Regular, predictable attendance. Must maintain sensitive and confidential information.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in finance, purchasing, or related field.
In lieu of Bachelor’s degree, 5 (five) or more years of progressively responsible experience in governmental purchasing, preferably in a municipal setting.
Experience with third party/electronic bid advertisement facilitation system(s).
Any combination of education, training and experience which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities required for the job.
Licenses and Certifications:
Professional certification (CPPO, CPPB or CPM) strongly preferred.
Must possess and maintain a valid Colorado Driver’s License.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
This position requires standing, stooping, sitting, bending, twisting, and lifting up to 10 pounds.
Work is generally confined to a standard office environment.In compliance with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act the following items can be used as a determining factor in the starting and ongoing wage of an employee working in this position:
A seniority system that rewards employees based on length of employment.
A merit system that rewards employees for exceptional job performance.
Education, training, or experience to the extent that they are reasonably related to the work in question.
This position is eligible for the Mesa County benefit package which includes the following:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Retirement
- Paid Sick and Vacation Leave
- Life insurance
- Long term disability
- 8 Days Ago
PURCHASING SUPERVISOR
- Grand Hyatt Vail
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Vail, CO
FULL_TIME
- Summary Nestled at the base of Vail Mountain, along the banks of Gore Creek, Grand Hyatt Vail is located in the heart of Vail Valley within the Cascade Village neighborhood. Featuring Vail’s premier o...
- 10 Days Ago
Purchasing Manager
- Escoffier
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Boulder, CO
FULL_TIME
- Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts is a leading accredited provider of online and campus-based culinary training and education. The school's professional programs offer the proven combination o...
- 14 Days Ago
Purchasing Coordinator
- UFP Industries, Inc
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Lafayette, CO
FULL_TIME
- Join our operations team where you will be influential in shaping our business strategy and ensuring we have the most effective operations. Be your own boss by creating your own career path and pushin...
- 1 Month Ago
Purchasing Assistant
- Design Mechanical
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Louisville, CO
FULL_TIME
- Design Mechanical, Inc., a Comfort Systems USA company In Colorado, we have two locations – Louisville, our corporate headquarters, and Breckenridge, with a combined 400 employees. Locally, we are a s...
- 1 Month Ago
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Sr. Project Manager (Commercial Electrical Construction)
- Performance Personnel Services & Fabrication
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Denver, CO
- Description As a second-generation, family-owned enterprise, my client offers a diverse range of construction, manufactu...
- 4/25/2024 12:00:00 AM
Sr. Project Manager (Commercial Mechanical Construction)
- Performance Personnel Services & Fabrication
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- Job description Project Manager Commercial Mechanical Construction Denver, Colorado Description Our client is a multifac...
- 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
Construction Project Engineer
- Brick Staffing, LLC
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Denver, CO
- Job Description Job Description POSITION OVERVIEW: The Project Engineer (PE) is responsible for organizing, managing and...
- 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
Document Manager
- Spartan Corp
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Fort Collins, CO
- Job Description Job Description We are seeking a Document Manager to become a part of our team! Engagement: W2 or 1099 L...
- 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
Document Manager
- Spartan Corp
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Denver, CO
- Job Description Job Description We are seeking a Document Manager to become a part of our team! Engagement: W2 or 1099 L...
- 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
Document Management Specialist
- Res-Care, Inc.
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Englewood, CO
- Our Company Amerita Overview Amerita is a leading provider of Specialty Infusion services focused on providing complex p...
- 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
DOCUMENT MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST
- BrightSpring Health Services
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Englewood, CO
- Our Company Amerita Overview Amerita is a leading provider of Specialty Infusion services focused on providing complex p...
- 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
Document Manager
- Spartan Corp
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Denver, CO
- Job Description Job Description We are seeking a Document Manager to become a part of our team!Engagement: W2 or 1099Loc...
- 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
About Boulder, Colorado
Boulder (/ˈboʊldər/) is the home rule municipality that is the county seat and the most populous municipality of Boulder County, Colorado, United States. It is the state's 11th most populous municipality; Boulder is located at the base of the foothills of the Rocky Mountains at an elevation of 5,430 feet (1,655 m) above sea level. The city is 25 miles (40 km) northwest of Denver.
The population of the City of Boulder was 97,385 people at the 2010 U.S. Census, while the population of the Boulder, CO Metropolitan Statistical Area was 294,567. Boulder is known for its association with American fr...
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Income Estimation for Purchasing Agent jobs
$61,952 to $84,838
Boulder, Colorado area prices
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