Purchasing Agent (Office Automation)

Air Force District of Washington

Washington (District of Columbia)

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USD 34.000 - 37.000

Tempo pieno

5 giorni fa

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Descrizione del lavoro

Air Force District of Washington in the District of Columbia seeks a Purchasing Agent to support the Accounting Office at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling. The role focuses on acquiring standard equipment, supplies, or services via open market procedures or established contracts using simplified acquisition procedures.

You will review requests, determine procurement methods, solicit quotes, negotiate terms, issue orders and administer contracts, with telework eligibility and a guaranteed minimum of

Competenze

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify.
This position does not allow for education substitution.
Open under the 'Public' hiring path.

Mansioni

Reviews purchase requests from activities in terms of compliance with administrative requirements and adequacy of information, including item description, minimum allowable purchase quantity, availability of funds and estimated cost.
Coordinates with requesting office to obtain or provide additional information and identifies when separate requests may be consolidated.
Determines procurement source; local, AFNAFPO or the Servicing Contracting Office (SCO).
Develops source list of responsible suppliers from established lists, history files, catalogs, newspapers, etc.
Determines procurement method based on such factors as procurement history, urgency of need, estimated cost, and applicable directives.
Prepares requests for quotation to obtain quotes for small purchases and contracts.
Verifies and abstracts information from vendors for orders or contracts.
Reviews offers for compliance.
Negotiates with vendors on a variety of issues, such as price breaks, accelerated delivery, reduction of service charges, etc.
Prepares documentation for award.
Issues purchase/delivery orders, BPAs (priced and unpriced), Individual Service Contracts, Concessionaire Contracts, and other contracts and agreements within limits of contracting officer's warrant.
Responsible for post award administration. Administers contracts, orders, agreements, and modifications, including follow-up.
Gathers, monitors, and maintains data related to purchasing, prepares reports and responds to inquiries.
Uses automated systems to input purchase requests, issue orders, request for quotations (RFQ), and other purchasing related information.

Descrizione del lavoro

Hiring Agency: Air Force District of Washington
Department: Department of the Air Force
Location: Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, District of Columbia
Schedule: Guaranteed at least 20 hours per week. May work between 20-40 hours per week.

About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and will be assigned to the Accounting Office, Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling. The primary function of the position is to acquire a wide range of standard equipment, supplies, or services typically described through open market procedures or through orders against established contracts using simplified acquisition procedures.

Key Responsibilities

Reviews purchase requests from activities in terms of compliance with administrative requirements and adequacy of information, including item description, minimum allowable purchase quantity, availability of funds and estimated cost. Coordinates with requesting office to obtain or provide additional information and identifies when separate requests may be consolidated.

Determines procurement source; local, Air Force Nonappropriated Fund Purchasing Office (AFNAFPO) or the Servicing Contracting Office (SCO). Develops source list of responsible suppliers from established lists, history files, catalogs, newspapers, etc. Determines procurement method based on such factors as procurement history, urgency of need, estimated cost, and applicable directives. Prepares requests for quotation to obtain quotes for small purchases and contracts.

Verifies and abstracts information from vendors for orders or contracts. Reviews offers for compliance. Negotiates with vendors on a variety of issues, such as price breaks, accelerated delivery, reduction of service charges, etc. Prepares documentation for award.

Issues purchase/delivery orders, Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs) (priced and unpriced), Individual Service Contracts, Concessionaire Contracts, and other contracts and agreements within limits of contracting officer's warrant. Responsible for post award administration. Administers contracts, orders, agreements, and modifications, including follow-up. Gathers, monitors, and maintains data, related to purchasing, prepares reports and responds to inquiries.

Uses automated systems to input purchase requests, issue orders, request for quotations (RFQ), and other purchasing associated information. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements & Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. This position does not allow for education substitution.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Air Force District of Washington, Department of the Air Force.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $24.35 – $27/hr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-17.

What is the work schedule?

This is a Guaranteed at least 20 hours per week. May work between 20-40 hours per week. position.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.