Procurement Agent - Government Contracts & Sourcing

U.S. Coast Guard; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Coast Guard in New Orleans, LA seeks a GS-1105-7 Purchasing Agent to manage the procurement lifecycle from receipt of requests to contract award, applying price analysis, negotiation, and market research to secure best value for the government.

Qualified candidates must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at the GS-06 level, including developing work statements, evaluating proposals, and administering purchase orders in federal procurement.

Qualifications

• Experience managing the procurement lifecycle from requests to award.
• Ability to perform price or cost analysis and negotiate favorable terms.
• Experience with market research to identify suppliers and best-value sources.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full procurement lifecycle from receipt of requirements to contract award.
• Review IGEs, develop statements of work, solicit quotes, evaluate proposals, and administer purchase orders.

Skills

Procurement lifecycle

Price analysis

Negotiation

Market research

Tools

SAP

BPAs

Job description

U.S. Coast Guard in New Orleans, LA seeks a GS-1105-7 Purchasing Agent to manage the procurement lifecycle from receipt of requests to contract award, applying price analysis, negotiation, and market research to secure best value for the government.

Qualified candidates must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at the GS-06 level, including developing work statements, evaluating proposals, and administering purchase orders in federal procurement.