Purchasing Agent
Serves as a Purchasing Agent with responsibility for procurement of supplies, services, and construction, utilizing simplified acquisition procedures (SAP) up to $150,000 and acquisition of commercial items of up to $5,000,000, including options. Negotiates terms of purchase orders, analyzes pricing proposals, and prepares purchase orders, blanket purchase agreements orders, and delivery orders for signature. Places purchase card orders directly. Deals directly with representatives of business and commercial industry and reaches mutual agreement on terms of procurement, and obtains timely delivery of supplies and services at the most reasonable prices. Will acquire and maintain a Level I warrant for the purposes of signing small purchase documents. Administers small purchases that require extensive monitoring and oversight to resolve complex problems (e.g., protests, claims, terminations or management personnel. Serves as the AAO PRISM TASS, actively participating on PRISM calls, perform vendor pushes, issue vendor header change requests. Analyze Great Plains area-wide policies and regulations, than provide suggestions or aid in the development of potential changes/improvements to those policies and regulations. Compile data on Quarterly Small Purchase Report, Bi-annual Printing Report, UFMS/Oracle Reports and any other reports required by management. 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. For positions requiring positive education requirements, or if you are using education to meet all or part of the qualification requirements, you MUST submit a copy of your transcripts or an itemized list of college courses which includes equivalent information from the transcript (course title, semester/quarter hours, and grade/degree earned) in your resume. MINIMUM
Qualifications:
Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks:
GS-6:
Experience in a variety of Simplified Acquistion Procedure (SAP) instruments to establish contracts in attaining supplies and services; purchase orders, blanket purchase agreements (BPAs), delivery orders and credit card purchases. Involvement in negotiation of price, negotiation strategies and contract interpretations. skill in using automated systems associated with acquisition and business practice. GS-7:
Apply acquisition laws, regulations, agency policies and procedures in purchasing process including post award administration. Communicate with vendors, staff and managers, resolving delay in delivery schedule, difference in price or quantity and equitable price adjustments. Prepare, submit and negotiate terms of purchase orders. Proficient with software programs to create final documents, retrieval of information for amendment or modification and reporting purposes. GS-8:
Receive purchase requests, screens for completeness and relevance of information and for proper approval. Perform buying actions. Procure supplies, construction and equipment by appropriate methods. Negotiate terms of purchase orders, analyze pricing proposals and perform cost analysis. Provide technical assistance and training, conduct follow-up reviews and monitor progress of corrective actions. Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) related to small purchases. GS-09:
Determine purchasing methods and strategies to apply, 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. Serves as technical advisor; independently identifies and addresses problems and issues. Extensive knowledge of procurement regulations, policies, principles, methods and practices applicable to purchases of specialized supplies, services and equipment. MULTIPLE GRADE ANNOUNCEMENT:
Announcement at the multiple grade interval is intended as a mechanism of providing consideration for the greatest number of potential candidates. This position may be filled at any level, dependent upon the applicant's demonstrated ability, experience, and other qualifying criteria. If the position is filled at less than the upper level, there is NO commitment for future promotions, based solely on selection resulting from this announcement. Conversely, if the employee demonstrates the ability to perform at a higher level, is recommended by the supervisor, and otherwise meets the qualifications, he/she may be promoted without further competition under the Area Merit Promotion Program, however for temporary positions, conversion without competition may not be possible unless the selectee was within reach at the higher grade on the initial certificate of eligible. Also, no further competition is required if it becomes necessary through the reclassification process to upgrade the position. You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement. 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).
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Qualifications:
Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks:
GS-6:
Experience in a variety of Simplified Acquistion Procedure (SAP) instruments to establish contracts in attaining supplies and services; purchase orders, blanket purchase agreements (BPAs), delivery orders and credit card purchases. Involvement in negotiation of price, negotiation strategies and contract interpretations. skill in using automated systems associated with acquisition and business practice. GS-7:
Apply acquisition laws, regulations, agency policies and procedures in purchasing process including post award administration. Communicate with vendors, staff and managers, resolving delay in delivery schedule, difference in price or quantity and equitable price adjustments. Prepare, submit and negotiate terms of purchase orders. Proficient with software programs to create final documents, retrieval of information for amendment or modification and reporting purposes. GS-8:
Receive purchase requests, screens for completeness and relevance of information and for proper approval. Perform buying actions. Procure supplies, construction and equipment by appropriate methods. Negotiate terms of purchase orders, analyze pricing proposals and perform cost analysis. Provide technical assistance and training, conduct follow-up reviews and monitor progress of corrective actions. Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) related to small purchases. GS-09:
Determine purchasing methods and strategies to apply, 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. Serves as technical advisor; independently identifies and addresses problems and issues. Extensive knowledge of procurement regulations, policies, principles, methods and practices applicable to purchases of specialized supplies, services and equipment. MULTIPLE GRADE ANNOUNCEMENT:
Announcement at the multiple grade interval is intended as a mechanism of providing consideration for the greatest number of potential candidates. This position may be filled at any level, dependent upon the applicant's demonstrated ability, experience, and other qualifying criteria. If the position is filled at less than the upper level, there is NO commitment for future promotions, based solely on selection resulting from this announcement. Conversely, if the employee demonstrates the ability to perform at a higher level, is recommended by the supervisor, and otherwise meets the qualifications, he/she may be promoted without further competition under the Area Merit Promotion Program, however for temporary positions, conversion without competition may not be possible unless the selectee was within reach at the higher grade on the initial certificate of eligible. Also, no further competition is required if it becomes necessary through the reclassification process to upgrade the position. You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement. 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).
- Department:
1105 Purchasing - Salary Range:
$38,921 to $68,777 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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