Purchasing Agent Under the direct supervision of the Director of ISS, the Purchasing Agent coordinates activities involved with procuring products and services such as: computer hardware, software, parts, supplies, and maintenance for organization and its affiliates as appropriate and maintains accurate equipment inventory records. Reviews requisitions, confers with vendors to obtain product or service information, such as price, availability, and delivery schedule. Maintenance equipment and software service contracts for the organization to insure appropriate levels of problem resolution. Responsibilities: Plans and coordinates the purchase of office automation hardware and software according to department standards and procedures and maintains the equipment inventory records Prepares purchase orders or bid requests for departments in organization Maintains manual and computerized records for software and hardware registration, licensing, inventory, upgrades, maintenance and others as necessary Makes recommendations on the maintenance and upgrade of hardware and software Prepares and maintains accurate status reports quantitatively reporting results of activities Monitors PC supplies and orders and maintains an appropriate inventory for PC customers Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent is required 5 years of purchasing or related experience in computer technology hardware, software and services Good written and verbal communication skills