Job opening: Purchasing Agent (OA)
Salary: $16 - 19 per hour
Published at: Oct 18 2024
Employment Type: Full-time
About the position: This position will be assigned to the Resource Management Flight. This position includes the opportunity to enroll in Health and Life Insurance, 401K and Retirement, Annual and Sick Leave.
Scheduled hours will be 40 per week.
Duties
Purchases a variety of retail items from authorized sources through informal, verbal open-market purchases. Purchases are usually standard retail items, well-advertised and well known. Contacts requisitioning personnel to clarify unclear information or to advise of delivery schedules or price changes, and to obtain approval for purchase of substitute items, and to ensure availability of funds. Performs various general clerical duties in support of the purchasing operation. Using an automated system with commonly available software prepares standard portions of contract documents and recurring special reports in prescribed formats. Contacts vendor representatives to obtain information on items to be purchased. Performs other related duties as assigned.
If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12584392
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, 11/18/2024
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:
Experience which provides a basic understanding of the rules, regulations, practices and procedures used in purchasing work; knowledge of common business practices with respect to prices, discounts, and deliveries; and skill in locating sources of supply. Must possess basic computer skills, basic word processing procedures and function keys to support office operations and produce a variety of documents such as forms, letters, entering date into a predefined spreadsheet or database. Must be familiar with personal computer applications such as Windows, MS Work, 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.
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 Patrick Resource Management Flight
45 FSS/FSCN
1138 Jupiter St, Bldg 536
Patrick SFB, FL 32925-5000
US
- Name: Patrick NAF HR Office
- Email: [email protected]
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