Purchasing Agent

Purchase materials, supplies, equipment and services in a timely fashion and of a quality and price consistent with Authority needs and in accordance with good purchasing principles and ethical standards. Process routine solicitations of approved value primarily utilizing a Request for Quotation (RFQ) or other approved method. May serve as a primary buyer for procurements needed to support Airport Operations and Maintenance. Perform routine processes which include market research, review of other agencies’ contracts to determine eligibility for utilization, purchase description development, locating vendors, solicitation processing, price analysis, value analysis, award determination or recommendation, award and purchase order processing.