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NH Job Corps is hiring for a Purchasing Agent in Manchester, NH!

Outstanding Benefits:

• Holidays- 11 Paid annually
• Paid vacation- Start accruing the first day
• 401(k)- Eligible date of hire with matched by the company after one year
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance- Eligible on 1st of the month following date of hire
• Life Insurance- Eligible on the 1st of the month following the date of hire
• Long-Term Disability- Eligible on the 1st of the month following the date of hire
• Competitive compensation – with additional levels of pay offered immediately to well-qualified candidates based on your skills and experience

Schedule 4- ten hour days Monday to Friday (days vary)

NHJC has an exciting opening for a purchasing agent at our Manchester location. In this role you will be responsible for the purchasing function for all Center needs.

What you will be accomplishing in our team environment

· Follows all integrity guidelines and procedures and ensures no manipulation of student data.

· Manages the Center purchasing/procurement function through planning, budget control, and appropriate staff training.

· Procures goods and services for the Center by Company purchasing policies and procedures.

· Selects services and vendors through competitive pricing, service, and quality guidelines in compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulation and Company policies and SOPs.

· May provide direct supervision to purchasing staff.

· Assists the Administration Director in budget preparation and control.

· Prepares purchase order contracts, subcontracts, lease/rental agreements, and consultant contracts for services, equipment, repairs, and rehab projects. Prepares, distributes, and maintains all PRL.

· Develop and maintain a qualified vendor list that appropriately identifies small, large, Veteran, Minority, and Female suppliers.

· Utilizes the federal supply schedules as needed.

· Monitors vendor adherence to quality standards, prescribed delivery schedules, and contract terms. Assures required vendor performance evaluation to determine continued goods and/or services.

· Coordinates with the Center Finance function to confirm pricing information.

· Administers the Center subcontract program to meet subcontract plan goals.

· Administers the construction, rehabilitation, and maintenance subcontracts per Federal and Company guidelines.

· Complies with all provisions of the Center contract and Company SOPs regarding the Purchasing/Procurement function.

· Participates in weekly Triangle Meetings involving Finance, Property, and Purchasing to ensure prompt correction of vendor issues.

· Maintains required logs and computer database and prepares and submits required Company and Government reports.

· Leads bidding process (RFPs, RFQs, RFIs, Sole Source, Sealed Bid, etc.) from cradle to grave.

· Practices superior customer service and communication, including timely feedback on purchase requests.

· Fills staff vacancies promptly. Effectively motivates, empowers, and requires staff to perform their job responsibilities. Employs sound time-management and delegation skills. Hold staff accountable for producing quality work, develop staff for career progression, and discipline staff that fail to meet goals.

· Provide required/supplemental training for new and current employees.

· Motivates and manages staff to work effectively, creates a supportive work environment, recognizes staff accomplishments, and proactively addresses staff performance concerns.

· Develop center-beneficial linkages within the community to enhance and promote local procurement activity. Promotes a positive image of the Center and Job Corps and establishes meaningful relationships with the local business community.

· Mentors, monitors and models the Career Success Standards as the PRH requires.

· Shows respect and courtesy to students and holds them accountable for their actions and behavior.

· Provides quality services for students and ensures that quality is maintained and student needs are met. Pursues improvement and enhancement of requisite services.

· Exchanges ideas and information, both orally and in writing, clearly and concisely. By offering relevant ideas and knowledge, he contributes meaningfully to group efforts. Provides quality and timely information to DOL/Company when requested.

· Effectively articulates thoughts and ideas. Identifies problems, analyzes causes, and evaluates appropriate solutions before taking or recommending actions. Follows up to ensure prompt/proper action and issues are corrected.

· Works in partnership with staff from all Departments to ensure adequate supervision and services are provided to students.

· Accepts direction and supervision from the Center Director/Center Duty Officer/Shift Manager, including assignments to temporarily perform job responsibilities of other departments and positions.

· Other duties as assigned.

What we are looking for

• Associate’s degree from an accredited school required
• Three to five years of experience, including oversight of contracts and subcontracts and experience with Federal Acquisition Regulations, is preferred.
• Computer literacy and proficiency in the Microsoft suite of applications is required.
• A valid in-state teaching certificate or waiver is required.
• Previous teaching or Job Corps experience preferred
• Department of Labor approval required
• Ability to speak and read the English language
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to follow instructions and ask questions when unclear on what to do.
• Work effectively as a team member.
• Observes safety and security procedures; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

Other Benefits

Having Fun – we celebrate our students' success and our staff's growth.

Accessible – We are centrally located with ample parking and close access to the highway.

Our culture—we are hard-working and focused on meeting our students’ needs. We have a great team from all walks of life, and we are proud of what our team accomplishes each day to ensure the success of our students and the growth of our staff.

Join us today and make a difference!

“Adams and Associates, Inc. abides by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.” This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Support and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.