***$500.00 Sign-On Bonus***

Delaware Valley Job Corps is an education and training center located in beautiful Callicoon, NY. We are a Center who uses student-focused programs to ensure successful training and employment placement for each individual we serve. With a capacity of 208 students, we strive to achieve excellence for each student across 7 different trades.

If you are interested in shaping the lives of our students and have a passionate approach to ensure our youth are able to make positive contributions to our community then Delaware Valley Job Corps is the place for you. We are looking for a motivated Purchasing Agent to join our growing team of professionals. The Purchasing Agent reports to Delaware Valley Job Corps, Monday-Friday 8a-5p.

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Purchasing Agent Benefits Include:

• Competitive salary

• 11 paid holidays per year

• Generous vacation and sick time accruals

• Medical/Dental and Vision insurance

• Voluntary benefits offered through UNUM

• Health Savings Accounts, Flexible Spending Accounts and/or Dependent Care FSA

• 401k with employer matching

• Employee Stock Ownership after one year of service

• Employer paid short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance, will preparation, travel assistance and identity theft ($0 cost to employees)

• Robust Employee Assistance Program and Wellness Program that include free and discounted services in addition to monetary incentives for making healthy decisions.

• Discounted lunch and dinner for $2.50 per employee, per meal

• Gym and weight room available for use

Purchasing Agent Responsibilities Include:

The Purchasing Agent is responsible for the purchasing function for all Center needs. This role is responsible for all procurement activities to ensure that Center staff requests for goods and services are promptly and satisfactorily fulfilled.

• Manages the Center purchasing/procurement function through planning, budget control and appropriate staff training.

• Procures goods and services for the Center in accordance with Company purchasing policies and procedures.

• Selects services and vendors through competitive pricing, service and quality guidelines in compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulation and Company policies and SOPs.

• Prepares purchase order contracts, subcontracts, lease/rental agreements and consultant contracts for services, equipment, repairs and rehab projects, preparation, distribution and maintenance of all PRL.

• Utilizes the federal supply schedules as needed.

• Coordinates with the Center Finance function to confirm pricing information.

• Administers the construction, rehabilitation and maintenance subcontracts per Federal and Company guidelines.

• Practices superior customer service and communication, including timely feedback on purchase requests.

Qualifications and Experience:

Associate of Arts Degree from an accredited school required. Three to five years of experience including oversight of contracts, sub contracts and experience with Federal Acquisition Regulations preferred.

Computer literacy and proficiency in Microsoft suite of applications is required. Physical requirements include sitting, standing, climbing, walking, lifting, pulling and/or pushing, carrying, reaching, stooping and crouching. Demonstrates the ability to lift 40 pounds and/or the ability to assess the lift load in order to ask for necessary assistance.

Adams and Associates, Inc. is a 100% employee-owned company, subcontracted to run Job Corps Centers under the guidance of the DOL.

“Adams and Associates, Inc. abides by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.” This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Support and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.