VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT February 22, 2023

HCPS is committed to recruiting and retaining effective and diverse educators and staff to build a climate of student success and improve learning experiences for every child in every classroom.

PROCUREMENT AGENT I

POSITION SUMMARY:

To successfully perform as general procurement agent in several commodity and service classifications with responsibility for procurement, material management, and disposal of materials, supplies, and equipment.

DUTIES AND

RESPONSIBILITIES

INCLUDE

Works with staff to establish quality standards for items to be purchased and prepares purchase specifications for each item in accordance with needs.

Prepares contracts for the procurement of educational materials, supplies, and equipment.

Prepares, receives, and evaluates bids, RFPs, and quotations in assigned categories and make recommendations for award.

Establishes and maintains a schedule for the purchase and delivery of items and take necessary the steps, including follow-ups, to ensure planned deliveries.

Develops and maintains, in assigned categories, adequate and reliable sources of supply and promotes and maintains good vendor relations.

Establishes procedures for evaluating supplies and equipment in regard to its educational use and to maintain the required quality and safety standards.

Develops standard lists of supplies and equipment, estimates of costs, and trends for budget purposes.

Keeps up-to-date with changing needs in educational supplies and equipment.

Performs price and spend analysis for various commodities and/or services to direct district spend.

Maintains web-based e-procurement functionality.

Posts formal solicitations, and related results on HCPS website.

Maintains necessary records in order that procurement of items for the system may be handled in an effective and efficient manner.

Utilizes E-procurement business practices including the use of procurement credit cards.

Plans, coordinates and implements Just-In-Time contracts for commodities and services.

Visits schools and administrative sites as needed to enhance performance in assigned areas of responsibility.

Maintains positive vendor relationships through meetings and other contacts.

Promotes a customer service orientation while adhering to statutory and regulatory requirements.

Performs other work-related duties as assigned.

SALARY

Salary range based on the FY 2022-2023 AHCATSP Salary Schedule for Non-Certified Administrative, Technical and Supervisory Professionals.

Grade D - Salary Range: $88,001 - $116,116

REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in business or a related field.

Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB) certificate from the National Institute of Governmental

Purchasing (NIGP) is preferred.

Five years of successful experience in purchasing or a related field.

Experience with automated procurement technology and internet-based procurement applications.

Exemplary oral and written communication skills.

Able to coordinate and accomplish tasks when working with a wide range of HCPS staff.

Able to exercise good judgment in making decisions within established general guidelines.

Familiar with budgeting, invoicing, and accounts payable functions.

Able to perform tasks requiring meticulous attention to detail.

HOW TO APPLY

Employment applications are accepted online only. To access the online application site, visit the Current Job Openings section of the HCPS website at . If you have questions or require assistance, please contact the Human Resources Office at 410-588-5226.

DEADLINE

Online applications will be accepted for this vacancy until the position is successfully filled. Candidates who apply by Tuesday, February 28, 2023 will receive immediate consideration.

The Board of Education of Harford County does not discriminate on the basis of age, ancestry/national origin, color, disability, pregnancy, gender identity/expression, marital status, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation in matters affecting employment or in providing access to programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.

In accordance with the requirements of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. §1681, et seq.), Harford County Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any of its programs or activities or with regard to employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX, and its implementing regulations to Harford County Public Schools may be referred to Renee McGlothlin, Harford County Public Schools Title IX Coordinator, by mail to 102 S. Hickory Avenue, Bel Air, Maryland 21014, or by telephone to 410-809-6087 or by email to Renee.McGlothlin@hcps.org, or the Assistant Secretary for the Office of Civil Rights in the United States Department of Education by mail to 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20202 or by telephone 1-800-421-3481, or both.

This document is available in alternative form upon request. To request disability-related reasonable accommodations, please notify a staff member in the Human Resources Office at the time you are contacted for an interview.

AFFIRMING EQUAL EMPLOYMENT IN PRINCIPLE AND PRACTICE