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Duties

Performs Pre-Award and Post-Award Acquisition functions on purchase orders. Performs evaluation of offers, comparative price analysis for reasonableness, and recommends award to the Contracting Officer. Review purchase request delivery time, minimum requirements, and proper item descriptions. Procures, parts, supplies and services, including those with unique aspects or critical characteristics, using a government purchase card (GPC). Assembles, reviews, and maintains procurement files.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Tour of Duty: 1st shift, Set scheduled, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday
• Security Requirements: Non-Critical Sensitive with No Access
• Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination, where reciprocity cannot be applied; unfavorably adjudicated background checks will be grounds for removal.
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Non-Exempt
• Selective Service Requirement: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
• Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
• Bargaining Unit Status: Yes
• Pre-Employment Physical: Not Required
• Defense Acquisition Workforce position. Must complete DoD certification and other requirements. See Addtl Info.

Qualifications

To qualify for a Purchasing Agent your resume and supporting documentation must support: A. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position and is directly in or related to this position. To qualify at the GS-07 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-06 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military, or private sector. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including minimum qualifications and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement. Creditable specialized experience includes: Purchasing commercial supplies and/or services through competitive open market procedures. Negotiating for price reductions or other remedies. Resolving discrepancies with vendors. Monitoring vendor performance. 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, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

Contacts

• Address DLA Land and Maritime 3990 East Broad Street Columbus, OH 43218 US
• Name: DLA Land and Maritime POC
• Phone: (614) 692-0313
• Email: [email protected]