Job Description

Interested in making a difference in young adults’ lives between the ages of 16-24? If so we may have the perfect job for you.

(San Jose) Job Corps is a government-funded, no-cost education and vocational training program administered by the U.S. Department of Labor that helps socioeconomically disadvantaged youth. We strive to fulfill this mission by following our Core 

Values of Safety, Individual Accountability, Respect, Integrity, Growth and Commitment.

Come and surround yourself with talented and professional individuals who have also taken the next step of making a difference in someone’s life.

You would not only have a great and dedicated team to work with, but you may also be eligible to take advantage of a comprehensive benefits plan which includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and PTO.

Schedule: Monday to Friday 8:00am-4:30pm

Job Summary : Responsible for the overall purchasing function.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Reviews and is cognizant of, and complies with all clauses of the prime contract pertaining to procurement.
• Prepares supporting documentation for submittal to the Contracting Officer for proposals, leases and other procurement actions that require Contracting Officer’s approval.
• Prepares specifications/bid forms, solicits bids and quotations, screens offers, and awards purchase orders or subcontracts required to obtain the sources necessary to operate the center in accordance with the requirements of the contract.
• Gathers data for and assists the Administrative Services Director in the negotiation of contracts and leases. Prepares backup documentation including but not limited to bid summaries, vendor surveys, COI’s, regional consent forms, etc.
• Monitors current subcontracts and leases to be aware of renewal dates and deadlines. Prepares subcontracts and lease agreements with center leadership and corporate assistance and approval.
• Establishes and maintains records of purchase requisitions, solicitations and awards to support DOL audit of compliance with contractual requirements and internal audit of compliance with center policies and procedures.
• Responsible for sending to all vendors and subcontractors a copy of company nondiscrimination clauses and ensuring that the center purchases from only those vendors who are active EEO employers.
• Adheres to the goals established in the Minority and Small Business Subcontracting Plan and promotes purchases from these vendors.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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Qualifications :

Minimum : Associates Degree. One year’s experience as a purchasing agent.

Preferred : Bachelor’s Degree. Previous experience with Government procurement regulations.

Knowledge : Knowledge of Government rules and regulations pertaining to procurement. Excellent communication skills, both oral and written. Ability to analyze the technical data in suppliers’ proposals in order to make buying decisions and spend monies responsibly. Good organizational skills.

Physical Requirements:

Frequently

Sitting

Seeing

Hearing

Speaking

Occasionally

Standing

Walking

Bending

Stooping

Squatting

Flexibility

Seldom

Climbing

Lifting 50 pounds

Carrying

Kneeling

Pushing/Pulling

Running

Driving

Environmental Demands:

Equipment: Ability to operate office equipment 

Work Alone: Occasionally works alone

Work With Others: 85% of time spent working and interacting with team and other departments

Reading: Ability to read at a college level

Writing: Ability to write at a college level 

Compensation details: 29.85-32 Hourly Wage

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