Job opening: PURCHASING AGENT (OFFICE AUTOMATION)
Salary: $17 - 26 per hour
Published at: Jul 02 2024
Employment Type: Multiple Schedules
About the position: This position will be assigned to the Resource Management Accounting Office on Offutt AFB.
Duties
Reviews purchase requests from activities in terms of compliance with administrative requirements
and adequacy of information, including item description, minimum allowable purchase quantity, availability of funds and estimated
cost. Coordinates with requesting office to obtain or provide additional information and identifies when separate requests may be
consolidated. Determines procurement source; local, Air Force Nonappropriated Fund Purchasing Office (AFNAFPO) or the
Servicing Contracting Office (SCO). Develops source list of responsible suppliers from established lists, history files, catalogs,
newspapers, etc. Determines procurement method based on such factors as procurement history, urgency of need, estimated cost, and
applicable directives. Prepares requests for quotation to obtain quotes for small purchases and contracts. Verifies and abstracts
information from vendors for orders or contracts. Reviews offers for compliance. Negotiates with vendors on a variety of issues,
such as price breaks, accelerated delivery, reduction of service charges, etc. Prepares documentation for award. Issues
purchase/delivery orders, Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs) (priced and unpriced), Individual Service Contracts, Concessionaire
Contracts, and other contracts and agreements within limits of contracting officer's warrant. Responsible for post award
administration. Administers contracts, orders, agreements, and modifications, including follow-up. Gathers, monitors, and maintains
data, related to purchasing, prepares reports and responds to inquiries. Uses automated systems to input purchase requests, issue
orders, request for quotations (RFQ), and other purchasing associated information. Classifies and verifies a wide variety of accounting
documents in order to assure their mathematical correctness, completeness of information, and to prepare control sheets with
appropriate accounting codes. Maintains double-entry bookkeeping journals and subsidiary ledgers and posting entries to establish
accounts. Performs other related duties as assigned.
If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12469952
Requirements
- This position requires the incumbent to complete a background investigation with favorable results.
Qualifications
Who May Apply: Open to everyone. Applicants will be categorized by preference(s) and/or priority consideration eligibilities. An applicant's eligibility will be determined based on eligibility claimed in the questionnaire and proof of eligibility MUST be provided with application by the closing date, 07/10/2024
Business Based Action, Military Spouse Preference, Outside Applicant Veteran, Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran, and Transition Hiring Preference
In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if the position allows for qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.
Qualifying Experience:
Progressively responsible experience which provided the applicant general knowledge of procedures, regulations, and practices common to the Services purchasing program. In addition, must have specialized knowledge of procedures and techniques relating to the purchase of a wide variety of commercial as well as some technical items; knowledge of merchandise purchased to make determinations for substitution; knowledge of vendor sources and of common business practices relating to mechanics of purchasing. Knowledge of solicitation and purchasing methods to make purchases under established contracts and standardized specifications or statements of work. Knowledge of price evaluation techniques to assess price
reasonableness using well-established references. Must possess basic computer skills, basic word processing procedures and function
keys to support office operations and produce a variety of documents such as form letters, entering data into a predefined spreadsheet
or database. Must be familiar with personal computer applications such as Windows, MS Word, Excel, Access, and the Internet.
Skill in typing; a qualified typist is required. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Must possess skill in
dealing with customers and the public.
Condition(s) of Employment: Successful completion and favorable adjudication of background investigation (Tier 1 Level) is
required. Must be able to obtain and maintain a NAF Contracting Warrant up to $100,000.
You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:
Education
Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. This position does not allow for education substitution.
FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.
Contacts
- Address Offutt Resource Management Flight
55 FSS/FSCN
105 Washington Squadr, Building 49, STN #223
Offutt AFB, NE 68113-2084
US
- Name: Offutt NAF HR Office
- Email: [email protected]
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