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Purchasing Agent I

Purchasing Agent I

CompanySierra Space
LocationLafayette, CO, USA
Salary$52118 – $71662.25
TypeFull-Time
DegreesBachelor’s
Experience LevelEntry Level/New Grad, Junior

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in a related field and typically 0-2 or more years of relevant experience
  • Higher education may substitute for relevant experience
  • Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of required education

Responsibilities

  • Purchase materials, supplies, and services on the most favorable terms for the organization
  • Qualify suppliers and monitor supplier quality and delivery
  • Evaluate bids and negotiate prices and terms for purchased goods and services
  • Track purchases and maintain a current database of supplier information

Preferred Qualifications

  • Reviews purchase requests and prepares purchase orders
  • Consults catalogs and other references to obtain pricing and specifications
  • Maintains files and records of materials, prices, inventories and deliveries
  • Performs related clerical duties
  • May contact vendors and suppliers for quotations, and follow up on outstanding purchase orders
  • Working knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) compliance
  • Basic accounting skills