Federal Purchasing Supervisor: Lead Contracts

US-Defense-Logistics-Agenc; Portsmouth (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

US-Defense-Logistics-Agenc seeks a Supervisory Purchasing Agent to lead a team responsible for materiel procurement under federal contracts. The role emphasizes specialized experience with government procurement systems and compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulations.

Candidates should demonstrate ability to supervise purchasing agents, analyze proposals, and ensure timely execution of complex orders. Education is addressed by general rules; experience and regulatory requirements apply.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience in purchasing or procurement departments handling contracts and tools to procure materiel via Government-wide Purchase Cards (GPC) from GSA, FEDMALL, UNICOR, AbilityOne, etc.
• Solicit, analyze, evaluate, and negotiate contractor proposals.
• Oversee and be responsible for executing requests for the procurement of complex items, equipment and/or services under simplified purchase procedures.
• Ensure subordinates perform standard cost or price analysis including review of cost breakdowns to determine reasonableness of contractor proposals.
• Review purchase orders, delivery orders, and BPA calls for compliance with Federal acquisition regulations, laws, and policies.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and supervise Purchasing Agents in researching and using contracts to procure materiel via GPC from GSA, FEDMALL, and related programs.
• Solicit, analyze, evaluate, and negotiate contractor proposals to achieve favorable terms.
• Oversee procurement of complex items and services under streamlined procedures, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

Job description

US-Defense-Logistics-Agenc seeks a Supervisory Purchasing Agent to lead a team responsible for materiel procurement under federal contracts. The role emphasizes specialized experience with government procurement systems and compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulations.

Candidates should demonstrate ability to supervise purchasing agents, analyze proposals, and ensure timely execution of complex orders. Education is addressed by general rules; experience and regulatory requirements apply.