This position serves as a Purchasing Agent with the Property and Supply Department of the Pine Ridge Service Unit. The incumbent will perform procurement functions using simplified acquisition procedures and establish blanket purchase agreements, purchase and delivery orders, and credit card purchases. The position reports to the Supervisory General Supply Specialist.

Duties

Responsible for procurement of supplies, services and construction using simplified acquisition procedures. Negotiates terms of purchase orders including analyzing pricing proposal and prepares purchase orders. Reconciles errors with vendors and monitors progress of corrective actions. Maintains files and records in accordance with current filing process. Processes ratifications of unauthorized procurements as necessary.

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Your resume must demonstrate the following education and/or experience as outlined below for the grade level(s) you are applying to. Any specialized experience must be equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the tasks as identified. GS-07: One (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-06 grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: Prepare, submit and negotiate terms of purchase orders. Communicates with vendors, staff and managers, resolving delay in delivery schedule, difference in price or quantity and equitable price adjustments. Proficient with software programs to create final documents, retrieval of information for amendment or modification and reporting purposes. GS-08: One (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: Receives purchase requests, screens for completeness and relevance of information and for proper approval. Performs buying actions. Procures supplies, construction and equipment by appropriate methods. Negotiate terms of purchase orders, analyze pricing proposals and perform cost analysis. Conduct follow-up reviews and monitor progress of corrective actions. GS-09: One (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-08 grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: Determine purchasing methods and strategies to be applied based on cost, urgency and availability of supplies and use of mandatory schedules. Identify qualified suppliers. Collaborate with bidders, obtain price quotes, evaluate offers, and negotiate terms and conditions with vendors. Provide guidance within organization defining concise purchasing requirements. Extensive knowledge of procurement regulations, policies, principles, methods and practices applicable to purchases of specialized supplies, services and equipment. or Completion of 2 years (36 semester hours) of graduate education that is directly related to the work of the position. or Completion of a master's or equivalent degree in a field that is directly related to the work of the position. or A combination of education and experience that when combined fully meet the minimum qualifications for this position. Time In Grade Federal employees in the competitive service are also subject to the Time-In-Grade Requirements: Merit Promotion (status) candidates must have completed one year of service at the next lower grade level. Time-In-Grade provisions do not apply under the Excepted Service Examining Plan (ESEP). You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.

Education

You may qualify for this position with education. You are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed, and grades. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer.

Only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education may be credited. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: https://www.ed.gov/accreditation.

If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Contacts

• Address Pine Ridge Service Unit PO Box 1201 E Hwy 18 Pine Ridge, SD 57770 US
• Name: Joseph Dudley
• Phone: 605-226-7203
• Email: [email protected]