Purchasing Agent

We are Grace.

Grace Federal Solutions’ greatest success is the employees of Grace. At Grace, we recognize the significant role each Grace employee plays in helping to grow and transform the company. Grace follows 5 principles: client service, purpose, mutual respect, collaboration, and accountability. To build the best healthcare services company that includes support services, consulting services, project management, information technology, data modernization, and talent acquisition; we need the nation’s most interesting and talented people. 

We have an exciting 13-week contract position for a Purchasing Agent.  This is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable experience and build skills in an healthcare services environment in a short amount of time, allowing you to grow professionally.  

Assignment Start/End Date: 

10/14/2024- 01/11/2025

Location: 
MUST RESIDE IN RDU or Surrounding Areas

Work Schedule: 

• 5x8's, 8a-5:00p
• 40 hours/week
• No Call
• No Weekends
• Every other Holiday

Job Responsibilities:

• -Assists in developing, documenting and administering policies and procedures regarding institutional procurement practices and, other duties as assigned.
• -Conducts analyses of commodities used, associated volumes of commodities, and buying habits of assigned departments to aid in cost-effective purchasing decisions.
• -Tracks markets to anticipate customer needs, changes in such needs and the impact to existing contracts of the development of future contracts.
• -Establishes contracts using prudent buying practices, including analysis of GPO, local bids, state contracts, etc.
• -Facilitates and implements electronic commerce procurement practices in line with improved strategic supply relationships.
• -Procures a variety of services, equipment, and supplies on behalf of departments.
• -Initiates and designs bids and proposals to award buying decisions.
• -Participates in procurement sourcing teams for research, bid and contract management of supplies and services.
• -Serves as lead and operational resource for procurement matters for assigned departments.
• -Educates and advises departmental customers on the use of the Lawson electronic purchasing process.
• -Serves as the primary liaison between UNCHCS and contractors/suppliers to fulfill contracts.
• -Develops strategic supplier relationships to facilitate supplier input to enhancing cost reduction initiatives.
• -Manages supplier performance associated with service delivery to departments and resolves issues related to supplier performance.

Professional Requirements:  

• If a Bachelor's degree: Five (5) years of progressively responsible procurement or contract administration experience.
  -If an Associate's degree: Nine (9) years of progressively responsible procurement or contract administration experience.
  -If a High School diploma or GED: Thirteen (13) years of progressively responsible procurement or contract administration experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Requirements:

• Ability to multi-task, organize and prioritize work and meet deadlines established.
• Shows interest and self-motivation. Expresses initiative, teamwork and a positive attitude.
• Strong attention to detail.