Redwoodcu19d ago

Purchasing Agent

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Key Responsibilities

o Recommend, establish and direct programs, policies, and procedures for the procurement of supplies, materials, equipment, and minor construction and professional services.

Requirements Summary

o Prepare written reports and maintain records.o Perform other

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Redwood Credit Union is seeking a Purchasing Agent who will plan, organize and direct the centralized purchasing activities of Redwood Credit Union. This position assists in establishing policies and procedures for the procurement of supplies, materials, equipment, and professional services. Manage the day-to-day operations of central purchasing, using an automated purchasing system, while performing purchasing services in specialized commodity areas, and assisting in the planning and organizing of purchasing activities.

Key Responsibilities

Program Management:

o Recommend, establish and direct programs, policies, and procedures for the procurement of supplies, materials, equipment, and minor construction and professional services.
o Analyze performance and workload data to develop and implement procedural changes, new methods, or automated systems as appropriate, to increase efficiency and cost-effectiveness of purchasing services.
o Monitor the delegated purchasing authority granted to department representatives.
o Confer with RCU department heads to determine purchasing needs and legal requirements and advise of current technologies and procurement methodologies.
o Investigate and resolve complaints from departments about products and services and from vendors regarding bid protests and contract awards.
o Contract for professional services within the monetary limits established by RCU.
o Coordinate the identification, distribution and disposal of surplus RCU property and dispose of it when authorized.

Other Functions:

o Prepare written reports and maintain records.
o Perform other duties as assigned.

Join us and discover why you'll love working at Redwood Credit Union!

ABOUT REDWOOD CREDIT UNION (RCU):

At Redwood Credit Union, our mission is to passionately serve the best interests of our Members and communities. Since 1950, we have been dedicated to supporting the financial well-being of our Members through better rates, low or no fees, and best-in-class customer service. Our purpose is to inspire hope and elevate the financial well-being of our communities one person at a time, through good times and bad.

As a not-for-profit financial institution, we are committed to a people-first approach, which is reflected not only in how we serve our Members, but also in how we treat our employees. Our leadership team is deeply focused on fostering a culture of heart and empathy, integrity, passion, inclusion, meaningful relationships, excellence, and ensuring financial well-being for all.

Why work for Redwood Credit Union?

• 27th largest credit union in the U.S. and the largest financial institution based in the North Bay

• Recognized by Newsweek as one of "America's Best Credit Unions 2026"

• Awarded a 5-Star Bauer Rating

• Recognized by Newsweek as one of "America's Greatest Midsize Workplaces 2025"

• Top Corporate Philanthropists (#24) - San Francisco Business Times

• Voted Best Places to Work in the North Bay 20 years in a row

• World-class Employee Engagement scores

• Rated Superior in Service by more than 90% of Members, surveyed by SF Gate

• Industry leading Net Promoter Scores across the U.S.

Thorough knowledge of modern purchasing policies and procedures including ethics and standards of purchasing practices, inventory standards and controls, quality control and value analysis techniques in evaluating vendor capacity, capability and performance.

Skill in working with automated purchasing systems and office automating applications.

Experienced in bid preparation, solicitation, award and evaluation to assure economics of price, standardization of specification, competitive bidding, contract negotiations, and penalty procedure for noncompliance.

Experience with accounting and budgetary controls, statistical analysis and market research techniques

Must possess data collection techniques for establishing sources of supply, product and vendor information.

Ability to analyze requisitions and prepare product specifications and contracts; evaluate bids and make awards impartially and objectively.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with RCU departments, team members, and outside sales representatives.

Ability to analyze situations accurately and develop an effective course of action.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Must be self-motivated and directed.

Certified Purchasing Manager (C.P.M.), Certified Professional Supply Manager (C.P.S.M.), Certified Professional Public Buyer (C.P.P.B.) or Certified Public Purchasing Officer (C.P.P.O.) or equivalent procurement certification is a plus.