Federal Purchasing Agent: Cost Analysis & Vendor Negotiations

Department of Homeland Security; Ketchikan (AK); Sur place; USD 52 000 - 76 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The U.S. Coast Guard, part of the Department of Homeland Security, seeks a Purchasing Agent at BASE KETCHIKAN PROCUREMENT and CONTRACTING DEPARTMENT -S in Ketchikan, Alaska to perform federal procurement duties at the GS-1105-7 level.

Candidates must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-6. Education cannot substitute for experience at this grade level. National Service experience may be credited as qualifying experience.

Qualifications

• To qualify at the GS-7 grade level, your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-6.
• Education cannot be substituted for experience at this grade level.
• National Service Experience (volunteer work) can be credited as qualifying experience.

Responsabilités

• Determining price reasonableness, cost / price analysis, scheduling of timely deliveries.
• Applying specialized technical purchasing methods and procedures to perform complex purchasing work.
• Using negotiation techniques to negotiate both pre-award and post-award changes.
• Establishing and maintaining vendor relations and guiding vendors through invoicing and payment procedures for federal purchases.

Formation

Bachelor’s or equivalent professional experience (not substituting for required experience)

Description du poste

The U.S. Coast Guard, part of the Department of Homeland Security, seeks a Purchasing Agent at BASE KETCHIKAN PROCUREMENT and CONTRACTING DEPARTMENT -S in Ketchikan, Alaska to perform federal procurement duties at the GS-1105-7 level.

Candidates must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-6. Education cannot substitute for experience at this grade level. National Service experience may be credited as qualifying experience.