Summary
You will serve as a Purchasing Agent in the Contracting Department of NAVSUP FLC PUGET SOUND.
Duties
You will independently purchase supplies and services utilizing simplified acquisition procedures and commercial procedures up to the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT).
You will negotiate with requiring agents and potential offerors to ensure the statement of work or requirements descriptions are agreed upon by all parties.
You will ensure adherence to regulations, thereby protecting the government's legal rights and assuring the effectiveness of purchase operations.
You will evaluate quotes and negotiate to resolve pricing and technical difficulties.
You will instruct and assist customers on: the technical aspects of preparing procurement package; conducting market research, identifying commercial items versus military nonstandard items.
How you will be evaluated
In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. When the application process is complete, we will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume and application package, along with your supporting documentation to determine your ability to demonstrate the following competencies: COMPUTER LITERACY CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT COST AND/OR PRICE ANALYSIS CUSTOMER SERVICE DEVELOPING OTHERS COMPUTER LITERACY CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT COST AND/OR PRICE ANALYSIS CUSTOMER SERVICE DEVELOPING OTHERS This recruitment will utilize the following technical assessment tools: Structured Resume Review, Structured Interview You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation. If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, your score may be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities or you may be found ineligible/not qualified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. All eligibility, qualifications, and time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.