Purchasing Specialist

Procure supplies, materials, equipment, and services required to support Center program operation in accordance with Center contract requirements, Corporate objectives and government policiesMake purchases in a reasonable time frame for efficient Center operationEnsure that procurement is in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulations, Department Of Labor Acquisition Standards, Office of Management and Budget Circulars, and Executive OrdersMaintain working library on rules and regulations for sub-contracting, property compliance, and equipment purchasingMaintain professional membershipsUse the Small Business Administration as a prime source for locating new vendorsEnsure that Center goals for using small, woman owned, small disadvantage and hub zone businesses are metVerify that new vendors are financially sound with an ability and good reputation for supplying materials and /or servicesCreate and maintain database of business supplies and vendors using on-line sourcesOther duties as assigned