PURCHASING AGENT

U.S Air Force; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization seeks a skilled Procurement Officer to manage purchase requests and contracts efficiently. The role requires knowledge of compliance monitoring, procurement actions, and the ability to facilitate electronic purchasing systems. Ideal candidates will demonstrate experience with P-Card management and procurement compliance.

Qualifications

• Ability to obtain a $10,000 warrant within 1 year and a $25,000 warrant within 2 years of hire.
• Experience in compliance monitoring of purchase orders and contracts.
• Knowledge of purchase card policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Reviews purchase requests for compliance and adequate information.
• Implements and manages the squadron purchase card (P-Card) program.
• Issues purchase/delivery orders and contracts within warrant limits.

Skills

Knowledge of procurement actions

Ability to implement electronic commerce purchasing systems

Computer literacy

Job description

About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and will be assigned to the 628 FSS Resource Management, Charleston, SC.

The work schedule will be determined by the needs of the activity.

Duties

• Reviews purchase requests for compliance with administrative requirements and adequacy of information, including item description, minimum allowable purchase quantity, availability of funds, and estimated cost. Verifies that appropriate approvals from Civil Engineers, HQ AMC Interior Designer, Communication Squadron, and/or NAF Council have been obtained.
• Determines procurement source: local, Air Force Non-Appropriated Fund Purchasing Office (AFNAFPO), or the Base Servicing Contracting Office (BSCO). Selects procurement method based on factors such as procurement history, urgency, estimated cost, and directives. Prepares documentation for award.
• Issues purchase/delivery orders, Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs), Individual Service Contracts, Concessionaire Contracts, and other contracts within contracting officer's warrant limits. Responsible for post-award administration. Uses automated systems for purchase requests, orders, RFQs, and related activities.
• Implements and manages the squadron purchase card (P-Card) program, ensuring policy compliance. Responsible for timely submission of quarterly and annual reports. Provides training on purchasing requirements, automated systems, and P-Card guidelines.

If interested, apply online: Application Link

Requirements

• This position requires a background investigation with favorable results.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Open to everyone. Applicants will be categorized by preference(s) and/or priority eligibilities. Proof of eligibility must be provided by the application deadline: 06/16/2025.

Eligible categories include Business Based Action, Military Spouse Preference, Outside Applicant Veteran, Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran, and Transition Hiring Preference.

Experience, including volunteer work, must meet the requirements below. Your resume must clearly describe relevant experience; transcripts are required if education qualifies you.

Qualifying Experience:

• Knowledge of procurement actions: requests, bids, purchase orders, contracts, and compliance monitoring.
• Ability to obtain a $10,000 warrant within 1 year and a $25,000 warrant within 2 years of hire.
• Knowledge of purchase card policies and procedures.
• Ability to oversee or implement electronic commerce purchasing systems.
• Computer literacy.
• Satisfactory completion of a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI).
• Compliance with the DoD Joint Ethics Regulation and annual completion of OGE Form 450.