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Purchasing Agent I

Remote: 
Full Remote
Contract: 
Salary: 
65 - 65K yearly
Experience: 
Mid-level (2-5 years)
Work from: 
Colorado (USA), United States

Offer summary

Qualifications:

3+ years' experience in purchasing, Knowledge of Federal Procurement Processes, Ability to read product specifications, Strong negotiation skills, Proficiency with M365 suite.

Key responsabilities:

  • Select and contract sub-contractors
  • Maintain sub-contractor agreements
  • Negotiate with vendors
  • Create RFQs and develop SoWs
  • Evaluate bids
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ICAST (International Center for Appropriate & Sustainable Technology) Management Consulting SME https://www.icastusa.org/
51 - 200 Employees
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Job description

Who we are:

ICAST (International Center for Appropriate and Sustainable Technology) is a 501c3 nonprofit that delivers green upgrades to multifamily affordable housing (MFAH) properties to fight the affordable housing, climate change, and social equity crises. We motivate people to act, leading to results that foster local economic development, environmental stewardship, and social responsibility. By 2025, we aim to serve 100,000 LMI households annually, reduce their utility costs by $270 Million and Carbon emission by 1.5 million tons, create 2,000 sustainable jobs, and invest over $100 Million in local communities.

 

Our Work Environment:

Collaborative, entrepreneurial, fast paced, inclusive, work/life balance, established career paths for certain positions, opportunities to job shadow, flexible schedules, robust onboarding, and above all passion for what we do.

Would you like to know more about working at ICAST? Click the link to hear from an ICAST employee!  Why ICAST?

 

Position Overview:

The Purchasing Agent will be responsible for all aspects of Purchasing with special attention to developing and negotiating RFPs with a stable of trusted subcontractors in the markets in which ICAST operates.

Requirements

Must Have Qualifications:

  • 3+ Years’ experience in a similar position, in the residential construction industry
  • Knowledge of Federal Procurement Processes & Federal Acquisition Regulations pertaining to CFR200  

 

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Demonstrable ability to read and understand product specifications for HVAC, Hot Water heaters, and other energy efficiency and solar products.
  • Strong negotiation skills.
  • Experience with Change Order processes
  • Proficiency with M365 suite of products
  • Experience performing Procurement functions in the Multifamily segment of the Construction Industry

Location: Remote in the U.S.A.

Travel: Some limited travel may be required based on needs

Reports to: Director of Purchasing & Vendor Relations

Skill Level: Intermediate  

Areas of Expertise: Purchasing, Vendor Relationships, Contract Negotiation,  

Compensation: $65,000

Key Responsibilities:

  • Selecting and contracting sub-contractors in accordance with Federal guidelines
  • Maintaining sub-contractor agreements and documentation
  • Negotiating with vendors
  • Creating RFQ’s and assisting in the development of SoWs in adherence to Federal guidelines
  • Evaluating Bids

 

Initial Goals:

  • Come up to speed and perform essential job duties within 30 days of hire.

This Job Description is a guide listing the key responsibilities of the Job, not an all-inclusive list.   It will be reviewed and revised periodically by management to meet the changing needs of ICAST.

Benefits

  • Company Health, Dental, and Life Insurance plan for the employee at no cost! (charges will be added for spouse and family coverage)
  • Available Vision and Short-Term Disability Insurance
  • 403b Retirement Savings Plan available on day 1
  • Unlimited PTO Plan

ICAST is a qualifying employer for Federal public student loan forgiveness. Visit https://studentaid.gov/pslf/ for more details.

ICAST is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff and will honor your experiences, perspectives, and unique identity. We strive to create and maintain a working environment that is inclusive, equitable and welcoming regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran or disabled status. ICAST is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer!

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Experience

Level of experience: Mid-level (2-5 years)
Industry :
Management Consulting
Spoken language(s):
English
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