This position is assigned to the Fleet and Family Readiness (FFR) Division (N9); Support Services Office (N94); Commander, Navy Region Mid-Atlantic; Naval Station Norfolk. The purpose of this position is to serve as the Purchasing Agent in providing procurement and procurement-related support to Navy Region Mid-Atlantic (NRMA) N9 Fleet and Family Readiness Programs. Incumbent provides specialized expertise in the procurement of supplies, services, and equipment.

Duties

Executes a variety of purchases unique to NRMA N9, obligating funds on behalf of the Department of the Navy not to exceed the small purchase threshold or dollar limitations established in a contract when issuing delivery orders. Reviews and analyzes all types of purchase requests and other related documents for a variety of material, supplies, services submitted to determine the completeness, adequacy and accuracy of the information and compliance with regulations and policies. Coordinates and communicates with activities to ensure deficiencies are resolved prior to acceptance of purchase requests and ensuring the requirements meets all technical, legal, and regulatory requirements. Determines best method of procurement, such as purchase order, delivery order, blanket purchase agreement, or purchase card. Determines extent of competition, method of solicitation (orally or written request for quote), method of purchasing, and terms and conditions of the purchase when using open market procedures. Conducts business evaluations before a purchase is made, including but not limited to, responsiveness of quotes and vendor responsibility, reviews quotes for price reasonableness, and determines if the requirements for competition have been met. Performs post award administration until the vendor has delivered required materials or services and the material or services have been accepted and paid for. This may include, but is not limited to, acting as the liaison between the vendor and using party; negotiating minor price changes or changes in delivery terms; or cancellation of orders. Maintains liaison between N9 personnel and vendors in order to explain directives and policies, clarify requirements and obtain knowledge on current and projected requirements in order to develop adequate sources of procurement. Maintains NAF contracting warrant up to small purchase threshold.

Requirements

• Must pass all applicable records and background check.
• Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.
• Ability to obtain and maintain $25,000 NAF contracting warrant within one year of hire date.

Qualifications

Resumes must include information which demonstrates experience and knowledge, skills, and ability (KSAs) as they relate to this position. Applicants are encouraged to be clear and specific when describing their experience level and KSAs. A qualified candidate possess the following: Knowledge of solicitations and purchasing methods, such as oral and written solicitations, calls against Blanket Purchase Agreements, delivery orders, and priced purchase orders. Knowledge of basic price evaluation techniques to assess price reasonableness and to perform comparison of price, discounts, and transportation costs. Knowledge of statutes, regulations and procedures to be able to perform procurement functions that are not well defined or are unprecedented. Knowledge of assigned commodities or services and the industry sufficient to identify sources of supply, various product characteristics, and determine the adequacy of item descriptions. Knowledge of post award procedures used to resolve problems with deliverables, differences in price or quantity, or to recommend and prepare modifications or cancellations. Knowledge of Microsoft Office products and automated systems. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

Education

This position does not have a positive education requirement.

Contacts

• Address Commander, Navy Region Mid-Atlantic - Navy NAF HRO 1200 Fechteler Road Norfolk, VA 23505 US
• Name: CNRMA NAF HRO
• Email: [email protected]