Purchasing Agent

U.S. Department of Defense; Bremerton (WA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Defense in Bremerton, WA seeks candidate to handle pre- and post-award acquisition tasks, evaluate offers, and ensure accurate purchase descriptions. Position involves processing purchases using a GPC and maintaining procurement documentation.

Primary responsibilities include evaluating bids, recommending awards, reviewing requisitions, and assembling procurement files for audit readiness. This role requires U.S. citizenship and adherence to federal procedures.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen.

Responsibilities

• Performs Pre-Award and Post-Award Acquisition functions on purchase orders.
• Performs evaluation of offers, comparative price analysis for reasonableness, and recommends award to the Contracting Officer.
• Review purchase request delivery time, minimum requirements, and proper item descriptions.
• Procures, parts, supplies and services, including those with unique aspects or critical characteristics, using a government purchase card (GPC).
• Assembles, reviews, and maintains procurement files.

Job description

This is an open-continuous announcement with an established initial cut-off date of November 15, 2026 . Please see the "How You Will Be Evaluated" section for more information.

See below for important information regarding this job.

Duties

• Performs Pre-Award and Post-Award Acquisition functions on purchase orders.
• Performs evaluation of offers, comparative price analysis for reasonableness, and recommends award to the Contracting Officer.
• Review purchase request delivery time, minimum requirements, and proper item descriptions.
• Procures, parts, supplies and services, including those with unique aspects or critical characteristics, using a government purchase card (GPC).
• Assembles, reviews, and maintains procurement files.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Tour of Duty: 1st shift, Set schedule, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday
• Security Requirements: Non-Critical Sensitive
• Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination, where reciprocity cannot be applied; unfavorably adjudicated background checks will be grounds for removal.
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Non-Exempt
• Selective Service Requirement: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
• Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
• Bargaining Unit Status: No
• Pre-Employment Physical: Not Required
• Selectees are required to have a REAL ID or other acceptable identification documents to access certain federal facilities. See https://www.tsa.gov/real-id for more information.