Purchasing Agent

Job overview

The Purchasing Agent role is onsite in Newark, NJ, with compensation not specified. The posting describes procurement support for internal departments and coordination with vendors, contractors, and consultants. The role manages small-purchase and solicitation activities, purchase orders, contract administration, and procurement records to support efficient purchasing and compliance with procurement policies and procedures.

What you'll do

• Execute small-purchase and assigned solicitation activities
• prepare and manage requests for proposals and invitations for bids
• include procurement specifications in solicitation packages
• gather vendor quotes and coordinate bid and proposal processes
• distribute solicitation packages and communicate with vendors, contractors, and consultants
• review and tabulate bids and proposals
• coordinate contract approvals and execution
• issue and modify purchase orders
• maintain complete procurement documentation and records in approved systems
• perform contract closeout
• monitor work and prepare procurement reports
• provide customer service to internal departments
• complete required training.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

purchasing agent

newark nj

vets hired

procurement

purchasing

solicitations

rfps

invitations for bids

purchase orders

contract administration

vendor coordination

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

About the employer

Vets Hired is hiring for this role. Industry: Employment Placement Agencies. Sector: 56.