What are the responsibilities and job description for the Purchasing Agent position at Volanno?
Description
The Purchasing Agent is responsible for managing the full procurement lifecycle—from acquisition planning to contract closeout—within the limits of delegated contracting authority. This role ensures that goods and services are acquired in a fair, efficient, and compliant manner to support organizational objectives and operational needs.
Core responsibilities include developing and issuing solicitation documents such as Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Invitations for Bids (IFBs), Requests for Quotes (RFQs), and Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs). The Purchasing Agent oversees all aspects of the competitive procurement process, conducts market analysis, chairs pre-proposal and pre-bid meetings, and facilitates Source Selection Committee meetings. The role also includes performing negotiations, evaluating vendor responses, recommending awards to management, and ensuring proper contract administration and closeout.
This position requires strong analytical abilities to compile and interpret complex data, identify issues, and propose effective solutions. Success in the role depends on demonstrating sound judgment, attention to detail, and excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as a working knowledge of professional services, fixed-price, cost-reimbursable, supply, and construction contracts.
Requirements
Education/ Experience
Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Accounting, Finance or a related field.
One (1) years of progressively responsible experience in the purchasing/contracting area.
Company Profile
Volanno is a certified woman-owned small business headquartered in Washington, DC. As an IT solution provider, our services include custom software development, program management, and advanced data analytics. From scoping and defining to implementation and support, we are ready to support our clients’ needs at any stage of development in designing and building solutions that prepare them for the future.
It is the policy of Volanno to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Volanno will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.