Government Purchasing Agent & Procurement Specialist

DLA Careers; Bremerton (WA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Defense Logistics Agency is seeking a Purchasing Agent for open-continuous announcement with an established initial cut-off. This role involves pre-award and post-award acquisition duties, evaluating offers, and using a government purchase card to procure parts, supplies, and services. Candidates must meet federal requirements and be U.S.

citizens. Responsibilities include reviewing requests, ensuring proper item descriptions, maintaining procurement files, and coordinating with vendors and

Qualifications

• Specialized experience in purchasing commercial supplies and/or services.
• Practical knowledge of procurement or small purchase procedures, regulations, or policies.
• Ability to resolve discrepancies and communicate effectively with customers, management, and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Performs Pre-Award and Post-Award Acquisition functions on purchase orders.
• Evaluates offers and conducts comparative price analysis for reasonableness; recommends award to Contracting Officer.
• Reviews purchase requests, delivery times, and item descriptions to ensure proper procurement.
• Procures supplies and services using a government purchase card (GPC); assembles and maintains procurement files.

Skills

Purchasing

Procurement knowledge

Discrepancy resolution

Communication

Job description

The Defense Logistics Agency is seeking a Purchasing Agent for open-continuous announcement with an established initial cut-off. This role involves pre-award and post-award acquisition duties, evaluating offers, and using a government purchase card to procure parts, supplies, and services. Candidates must meet federal requirements and be U.S.

citizens. Responsibilities include reviewing requests, ensuring proper item descriptions, maintaining procurement files, and coordinating with vendors and