Purchasing Agent

Purchasing Agent

Purchasing Agent

Expected Pay Rate: $60,000 - $75,000 per year

A Veteran owned full-service national security operation, Deployed Global Solutions LLC (DGS) delivers low visibility, intelligent, agile, resilient, and secure turnkey mission solutions that are tailored to meet the global needs of our customers. At DGS, we are one team, working together to develop mission solutions – anywhere, anytime.

The Purchasing Agent will be responsible for procuring construction and manufacturing materials and related services, such as raw materials, equipment, tools, parts, supplies, and subcontracted trade work, of the appropriate quality, at the lowest realistic price, and within acceptable time frames. This role involves close coordination with engineers, project managers, logisticians and transporters to ensure the correct materials are procured at the right time to support project timelines.

The Purchasing Agent locates suppliers, researches specifications, services, and materials, and processes purchase orders.

Duties and Responsibilities / Essential Functions

• Procure construction and manufacturing materials and other goods and services in line with project specifications, safety controls, and security restrictions.
• Receive, review and execute requests for goods or services in support of company contracts.
• Communicate and negotiate with vendors regarding product or service price, availability, and delivery schedule.
• Select products for purchase in close coordination with engineers and project managers.
• Expedite orders and requests as needed.
• Estimate supply values in advance of purchase negotiation.
• Determine and execute the correct method of procurement, such as direct purchase or requesting bids.
• Prepare purchase orders or bid requests.
• Maintain procurement records, such as items or services purchased, costs, delivery, product quality or performance, and inventories.
• Address defective or unacceptable goods or services to determine source of deficiency and take corrective action, in close coordination with inspection or quality control personnel, end users, vendors, and others.
• Work with manufacturers for, or persuade potential vendors to undertake, the manufacturing of custom-designed items, when necessary.

Skills and Specifications

• Excellent negotiation skills.
• Strong research and analytical skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 products including Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams.
• Ability to build strong relationships with vendors and internal teammates across departments.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work well with a diverse and remote leadership team.
• Ability and willingness to follow direction, collaborate effectively, and contribute to team objectives.
• Excellent organization, time management, and work prioritization abilities.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position does not require the supervision of direct reports.

Work Environment

This remote position operates in a professional office environment using standard office equipment.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to work for prolonged periods of time at a desk and working on a computer. Lifting of up to 25 lbs. may occur.

Position Type / Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time salaried exempt position. Standard days and hours are 40 hours per week, with weekends and extended hours as needed. Ability to work flexible hours including nights, holidays, and weekends is required based on business needs.

Travel

Occasional travel may be required.

Required Education and Experience

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• 4+ years of purchasing experience.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience purchasing construction materials in support of large construction projects (federal construction projects preferred)

Work Authorization / Security Clearance

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a federal government security clearance.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
• Must be able to travel within the Continental United States (CONUS).
• Must successfully pass a pre-employment (post offer) background check.
• Must successfully pass a pre-employment (post offer) drug test and motor vehicle record review.
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