Purchasing Agent

Job Corps is the largest federal residential career training program in the country and has been operating for more than 60 years. We help eligible young people ages 16 through 24 complete their high school education, train them for meaningful careers, and assist them with obtaining employment and independence. By offering hands-on training in fields like manufacturing, health care, technology, and construction, we prepare students for lifelong careers in the industries that power America. Since 1964, Job Corps has trained and educated over two million individuals.

Our Shriver campus is located right off of Route 2 in Devens, MA and services between 200 and 300 students at any given time with rolling admissions weekly. Our 21-acre campus houses a gym, basketball courts, dormitories, full-service cafeteria, wellness clinic, classrooms, trade workshops, offices, and more.

If you’re driven to make a difference in the lives of young adults and help them reach their full potential, Shriver Job Corps is the place for you. We offer a dynamic work environment that will challenge you and help you grow; Shriver provides a rewarding work experience with plenty of opportunities for advancement.

Job Description

• Temporary leave coverage, estimated 12 weeks with potential for conversion to a full-time, regular role.
• Responsible for all procurement activities for the Center to ensure that staff requests for goods and services are promptly and satisfactorily fulfilled and procurements are conducted in compliance with Company and Government 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.
• 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-owned 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 meetings with adjacent departments to ensure prompt correction of vendor issues.
• Maintains required logs, computer database and prepares and submits required Company and Government reports.
• Leads full cycle bidding processes (RFPs, RFQs, RFIs, Sole Source, Sealed Bid, etc.).
• Practices superior customer service and communication, including timely feedback on purchase requests.
• 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.
• Exchanges ideas and information, both orally and in writing, in a clear and concise manner and contributes meaningfully to group efforts by offering relevant ideas and knowledge. Provides quality and timely information to DOL/Company when requested.

Schedule

• Temporary leave coverage, estimated 12 weeks
• Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM

Required Qualifications

• Temporary leave coverage, estimated 12 weeks
• Three or more years of relevant experience including oversight of contracts and subcontracts.
• Experience with Federal Acquisition Regulations highly preferred.
• Computer literacy and proficiency in Microsoft suite of applications. 
• Familiarity with Acumatica software highly preferred.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required. Degree or certification from an accredited or relevant certified training program or school preferred.
• Physical requirements include sitting, standing, climbing, walking, lifting, pulling and/or pushing, carrying, reaching, stooping and crouching. 

Important applicant information: While many states, including Massachusetts, have legalized marijuana for medical and recreational use, it remains classified as an illegal controlled substance under federal law, specifically the Controlled Substances Act. We are a federal contractor and subject to DOL regulations which requires us to maintain a drug-free workplace and prohibit the use of federally illegal substances. This role is subject to pre- and post-employment drug screening.

About Adams and Associates 

The DOL contracts the administration of Shriver Job Corps to Adams and Associates, 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, Inc. abides by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 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 characteristics 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 their 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.