Purchasing Agent

In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next. When it comes to what you want in your career, if you can imagine it, you can do it at Parsons. Imagine a career working with intelligent, diverse people sharing a common quest. Imagine a workplace where you can be yourself. Where you can thrive. Where you can find your next, right now. We've got what you're looking for. Job Description: Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Purchasing Agent to join our team. In this role you will be responsible for purchasing products and services in support of DoD training events and exercises. What You'll Be Doing: Performs market research/sourcing for program requirements to include small businesses (supplier diversity) and prepares market analysis of competitor products, pricing, promotions, packaging, trends, loyalty programs, and marketing initiatives, prepares detailed narrative to justify purchase, including sole source documentation, evaluates bids, selects, and recommends suppliers, negotiates price, delivery, quality, and service, follows up on all awards until completion of order, and develops purchasing packages with appropriate requests for proposal or quotes. Complete purchase requests and make purchases via company provided purchase card when applicable. Coordinate with corporate purchasing representatives to ensure all transactions are in compliance with existing corporate policies and federal procurement guidelines. Consider factors such as price, quality, reliability, and technical support when choosing suppliers. Evaluate suppliers based on their capability and previous transaction history. Negotiate contracts and prices with suppliers and vendors as well as volume and repeat transaction discounts. Track orders and ensure that delivery deadlines are met. Coordinate with the assigned DoD Program Manager to maintain inventory levels and report any supply chain issues. Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness. Develop purchasing strategies to maintain bench stocks of equipment with long delivery times. Use complex problem-solving skills to identify problems and develop creative solutions. What Required Skills You'll Bring: BS/BA and 8+ years experience in business administration or relevant field. MS/MA and 6+ years experience will be considered a plus. Proven experience as a purchasing agent or relevant role. Demonstrable experience in negotiating prices and terms and conditions. Knowledge of market research, data analysis and purchasing best practices. Working knowledge of MS Office and purchasing software (e.g. SpendMap). Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. A strong analytical mindset and outstanding organizational skills. Must have a Secret clearance with an ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret in the future. What Desired Skills You'll Bring: Current Top Secret MS/MA Degree Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Secret This position is part of our Federal Solutions team. Our Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our diverse, intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what's next to deliver the solutions our customers need now. We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle. Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace. Diversity is ingrained in who we are, how we do business, and is one of our company's core values. Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels for minority, female, disabled, protected veteran and LGBTQ+. We truly invest and care about our employee's wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars. Imagine next and join the Parsons quest-APPLY TODAY.About Us Parsons is a digitally enabled solutions provider focused on the defense, security, and infrastructure markets. With nearly 75 years of experience, Parsons is uniquely qualified to deliver cyber/converged security, technology-based intellectual property, and other innovative services to federal, regional, and local government agencies, as well as to private industrial customers worldwide. Parsons is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran/LGBTQ+. For more about Parsons, visit and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube.