Purchasing Agent

ABOUT US:

At The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) we are dedicated to the Colorado for All philosophy - working toward a Colorado where everyone has the opportunity to succeed.

We support the basic human rights of our neighbors regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, education level, disability, socio-economic status, or any other visible or invisible identity. We are committed to increasing the diversity of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we strongly encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply.

• This position will have hybrid workplace options available, at the discretion of the supervisor and based on business needs. The employee will still be required to report to the agency address listed on this announcement.

Be BOLD.....Make a REAL difference . . . join us in serving our communities advancing Colorado's health and protecting the places we live, work, learn, and play, to create a healthy and sustainable Colorado where current and future generations thrive.

CDPHE offers:

• Free parking and access to RTD bus lines.
• Flexible working arrangements
• Retirement ( PERA options), Medical and dental health plans
• Defined Benefit Plan or the PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus optional 401K and 457 plans
• Paid life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• 11 paid holidays per year and generous personal time off
• Tuition assistance
• Wellness programs
• Professional development opportunities on a wide variety of subjects
• Career advancement opportunities throughout the State system

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This work unit exists under the Procurement and Contracts Section in the Administration Division. This work unit exists to support all purchasing and contract requirements for an agency of approximately 1,250 employees. This is a fully delegated work unit with complete purchasing authority. CDPHE has a unique mission dictated by over 250 federal grants. This work unit purchases all goods and services with a total cost of over $50,000.

This office does this by use of purchase orders and contracts. If dictated by the Procurement Code, this work unit uses documented quotes, formal bids, and requests for proposals prior to purchase. The unit executes all fiscal matters of the department throughout the fiscal year including fiscal review and advice for each division to insure compliance with appropriation acts or new federal grants, state procurement and fiscal rules and state contracting requirements.

This work unit provides training and guidance to department staff regarding the development and/or management of state contracts, purchase orders and solicitations. This work unit has been delegated by management to work directly with the Department of Personnel and Administration, the Office of the State Controller, State Buildings, Office of State Risk, Real Estate Programs and the Colorado Attorney General’s Office, on department procurement and contracting matters.

Exists to enable the CDPHE to acquire all necessary goods and services in a timely and cost effective manner; make purchasing decisions for CDPHE by analyzing and interpreting needs, specifications, data and circumstances, and clarifying the requirements; develop, prepare and evaluate documented quotes, formal invitation for bids, and requests for proposals; negotiate purchases and issue awards; resolve vendor claims and disputes, counsel CDPHE staff;

develop purchasing procedures and guidelines; prepare and administer purchase orders; and making decisions and judgments implicit in all of these activities. Provides guidance to staff regarding procurement and contracting issues.

Responsible for the appropriate application of procurement code and rules, fiscal rules, and best practices during the solicitation and selection of contractors. Assures compliance with Procurement Code…