Purchasing Agent I & II

Energize your Career at SECO Energy! General Purpose of Job This position is responsible for administering all requisitions and purchase orders for the Cooperative and ensures compliance with board policy for large material bids, equipment, and alliances, researching new suppliers, checking financial and references. This position manages the administration of issuing bid solicitations, request for proposal (RFPs), request for quotes (RFQs), tabulation sheets, evaluating vendor performance, and managing purchasing agreements. Duties to include managing company store arc rated apparel, employee apparel program, preparing bill of sale, providing accurate taxation records to payroll for IRS tax purposes. This position is responsible for the efficient and cost-effective acquisition of materials, equipment, services and supplies for the Cooperative; selects vendors and develops bid documents; ensures compliance with board policies and procedures for large material purchases, equipment, vehicles, alliances and long-term agreements; research new suppliers. This position will assist in the development of standard purchasing agreement. Minimum Required Qualifications and Competencies The following includes the minimum job requirements and essential duties for this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Some job requirements may exclude individuals that cannot be reasonably accommodated or who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.