Government Purchasing Agent - Contracts & Sourcing Expert

The Building People; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Building People, LLC, is hiring a full-time Purchasing Agent with responsibilities that include placing government orders against established contracts and handling pre-award and post-award actions. You will ensure adherence to FAR and agency policy, reporting to one of several locations, including Nashville, TN.

Strong knowledge of purchasing methods, regulations, price evaluation, and procurement software is required. A background check and client-driven telework considerations may apply.

Qualifications

• Two years of contract purchasing experience or similar role.
• High school diploma required; professional acquisition training annually (20 hours).
• Familiar with procurement regulations and standard purchasing methods.
• Ability to use procurement software and electronic contract systems.
• Knowledge of price evaluation methods and cost analysis.

Responsibilities

• Place government orders against established contracts.
• Perform pre-award and post-award contracting actions.
• Ensure compliance with FAR and agency policies.
• Use various purchasing procedures to acquire supplies and services.
• Maintain accurate documentation in procurement systems.

Skills

Purchasing methods

Regulatory compliance

Price evaluation

Arithmetic skills

Procurement software

Education

High School Diploma

2 years contract purchasing

Annual training 20 hours

Tools

FPDS-NG

ECF

FBO

eSRS

EASi

Email/Spreadsheets

Job description

The Building People, LLC, is hiring a full-time Purchasing Agent with responsibilities that include placing government orders against established contracts and handling pre-award and post-award actions. You will ensure adherence to FAR and agency policy, reporting to one of several locations, including Nashville, TN.

Strong knowledge of purchasing methods, regulations, price evaluation, and procurement software is required. A background check and client-driven telework considerations may apply.