Purchasing Agent (6 Month Register)

US-Defense-Logistics-Agenc; Bangor Station (WA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

US-Defense-Logistics-Agenc is seeking a Purchasing Agent at the GS-07 level. The position requires one year of specialized experience in purchasing and procurement, with knowledge of procedures, regulations, and policies.

Applicants should demonstrate effective communication with customers, management, and vendors, and be prepared to support small-purchase activities within a federal government context. This is an open-continuous announcement with an established initial cut-off date.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience required for GS-07.
• GS-07 requires one year of specialized experience at GS-06 or equivalent.
• Experience includes purchasing, procurement procedures, resolving discrepancies, and effective communication.

Responsibilities

• Purchasing commercial supplies and/or services.
• Resolving discrepancies in procurement.
• Communicating effectively verbally and in writing to customers, management, and vendors.

Skills

Purchasing

Procurement procedures

Discrepancy resolution

Communication skills

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. To qualify for a Purchasing Agent your resume and supporting documentation must support:

A. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position and is directly in or related to this position. To qualify at the GS-07level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-06 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military, or private sector. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including time-in-grade (General Schedule (GS) positions only), time-after-competitive appointment, minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement. Creditable specialized experience includes:

• Purchasing commercial supplies and/or services
• Practical knowledge of procurement or small purchase procedures, regulations, or policies
• Resolving discrepancies
• Communicating effectively verbally and in writing to customers, management, and vendors.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.