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**Description**
real impact on the lives of young individuals seeking education and
career development? Join our mission here at the Phoenix Job Corps
Center as a Purchasing Agent.**
for the Center to ensure that Center staff requests for goods and
services are promptly and satisfactorily fulfilled and procurements are
conducted in compliance with Company and Government policies and
procedures.**
**About Phoenix Job Corps Center**
The Phoenix Job Corps Center provides students with the opportunity to
earn their High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED), and hands-on
training in the following areas: Certified Nurse Assistant, Clinical
Medical Assistant, Medical Administration Assistant, Patient Care
Technician, Plumbing, Painting, Security and Protective Services, HVAC,
Landscaping, Electrical, and Building Construction Technology.
**About Adams and Associates**
Adams and Associates is a 100% employee-owned company that is
service-focused and outcome-driven. We began as a small business formed
in 1990 with the sole mission of operating at-risk youth and children\'s
programs for local, state, and federal governmental agencies. Today, we
are one of the largest workforce providers involved in the federal Job
Corps program!
Adams and Associates employs more than 2,000 staff members across the
United States. Each year we provide academic, vocational training, and
placement services to approximately 9,000 young people from ages 16 to
24 primarily in a residential setting. Our academic and career technical
training programs are accredited and lead to national
industry-recognized credentials.
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 in accordance with 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, preparation, distribution and maintenance of all PRL.
Develops and maintains a qualified vendor list with appropriate
identification of small, large, Veteran, Minority and/or 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 for determination of continued goods and/or services.
Coordinates with the Center Finance function to confirm pricing
information.
Administers the Center subcontract program to assure meeting the
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 as
related to the Purchasing/Procurement function.
Participates in weekly Triangle Meeting which involves Finance, Property
and Purchasing, to ensure prompt correction of vendor issues.
Maintains required logs, computer database and prepares and submits
Required Company And Government Reports.
Leads biddin 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 in a timely manner. Effectively motivates,
empowers and requires staff to perform his/her job responsibilities.
Employs sound time-management and delegation skills. Holds staff
accountable for producing quality work, develops staff for career
progression and disciplines staff that fail to meet goals.
Provides 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.
Develops 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 required by
the PRH.
Shows respect and courtesy to students and holds them accountable for
their actions and behavior.
Provides quality services for students and ensur
information, please see: https://www.azjobconnection.gov/jobs/7412959
**Description**
- Are you a detailed oriented individual with procurement experience,
real impact on the lives of young individuals seeking education and
career development? Join our mission here at the Phoenix Job Corps
Center as a Purchasing Agent.**
- As Purchasing Agent, you are responsible for the purchasing function
for the Center to ensure that Center staff requests for goods and
services are promptly and satisfactorily fulfilled and procurements are
conducted in compliance with Company and Government policies and
procedures.**
**About Phoenix Job Corps Center**
The Phoenix Job Corps Center provides students with the opportunity to
earn their High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED), and hands-on
training in the following areas: Certified Nurse Assistant, Clinical
Medical Assistant, Medical Administration Assistant, Patient Care
Technician, Plumbing, Painting, Security and Protective Services, HVAC,
Landscaping, Electrical, and Building Construction Technology.
**About Adams and Associates**
Adams and Associates is a 100% employee-owned company that is
service-focused and outcome-driven. We began as a small business formed
in 1990 with the sole mission of operating at-risk youth and children\'s
programs for local, state, and federal governmental agencies. Today, we
are one of the largest workforce providers involved in the federal Job
Corps program!
Adams and Associates employs more than 2,000 staff members across the
United States. Each year we provide academic, vocational training, and
placement services to approximately 9,000 young people from ages 16 to
24 primarily in a residential setting. Our academic and career technical
training programs are accredited and lead to national
industry-recognized credentials.
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 in accordance with 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, preparation, distribution and maintenance of all PRL.
Develops and maintains a qualified vendor list with appropriate
identification of small, large, Veteran, Minority and/or 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 for determination of continued goods and/or services.
Coordinates with the Center Finance function to confirm pricing
information.
Administers the Center subcontract program to assure meeting the
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 as
related to the Purchasing/Procurement function.
Participates in weekly Triangle Meeting which involves Finance, Property
and Purchasing, to ensure prompt correction of vendor issues.
Maintains required logs, computer database and prepares and submits
Required Company And Government Reports.
Leads biddin 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 in a timely manner. Effectively motivates,
empowers and requires staff to perform his/her job responsibilities.
Employs sound time-management and delegation skills. Holds staff
accountable for producing quality work, develops staff for career
progression and disciplines staff that fail to meet goals.
Provides 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.
Develops 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 required by
the PRH.
Shows respect and courtesy to students and holds them accountable for
their actions and behavior.
Provides quality services for students and ensur