PURCHASING AGENT (TEMP) (TITLE 32)

Army National Guard Units; Draper (UT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The Army National Guard Units in Draper, UT seeks a PURCHASING AGENT (TEMP) (TITLE 32) to assist in procurement of services, supplies, and materials. This role requires military membership and will operate under regulatory procurement procedures with budgetary oversight.

The position involves reviewing requests, ensuring clear specifications, and negotiating with vendors to obtain best value for the government. This is a temporary appointment with duties aligned to federal procurement processes.

Qualifications

• This position requires education in excess of the first 60 semester hours.
• One full academic year of study (30 semester hours) beyond the second year is equivalent to 6 months of specialized experience for GS-5 positions.

Responsibilities

• Review purchase requests for adequacy, specifications, and funds.
• Evaluate substitutions to expand competition by checking catalogs and contract files.
• Solicit quotes and negotiate with vendors on pricing and terms.
• Prepare award documentation and perform post-award follow-up.
• Maintain accurate purchase data in the procurement system and correct data as needed.
• Coordinate with Small Business Specialists on procurement needs.
• Attend technical reviews, pre-award conferences, and site walk-throughs when required.

Education

60 semester hours beyond second year

Job description

• Hiring Agency: Army National Guard Units

This National Guard position is for a PURCHASING AGENT (TEMP) (TITLE 32), Position Description Number D2272000 and is part of USPFO located in Draper, UT with the Utah Army National Guard. The selecting supervisor for this vacancy is Mr. John B Merlette Jr. Priority will be given to those who are current military members of the Utah Army National Guard. TEMP APPOINTMENT

Key Responsibilities

This is a National Guard Dual Status Technician position requiring military membership, compatible military skill assignment, and classification. The primary purpose of this position is to assist in the procurement of standard or specialized service; supply; and/or construction items, services, and/or materials primarily through formal advertising, or through limited use of negotiation techniques. MAJOR DUTIES: This is NOT an all-inclusive list.

Performs detailed review of purchase requests for specialized supplies, equipment, services, or commercial requirements in terms of adequacy, consistency, unrestrictiveness of specifications or descriptions, compliance with administrative requirements, and certification of funds. Reviews purchase request for specialized requirements such as components needed for repair, specialized equipment such as engineering equipment, or alterations and repairs to roads and buildings.

Reviews specifications outlined by customer to ensure information pertaining to the performance period, contractor's obligations, and products expected, etc., are clear and adequate. Evaluates possibilities of substituting an "equal" item in order to expand competition by checking commercial catalogs, contract files, and listing of firms offering particular goods, and through informal contracts with sales representatives and buyers from other federal activities.

Contacts requester concerning discrepancies and ambiguities and assists in resolving unusual problems. Determines procurement source and method. Obtains or develops source list of responsible contractors. Coordinates with Small Business Specialists. May be required to conduct extensive search to initially locate potential suppliers when buying specialized items.

Determines procurement methods based on procurement history, estimated cost, urgency of need, proprietary consideration, availability of competitors, and applicable directives. Solicits oral or written quotes. Calls vendors to get oral quotes when delivery is urgent or items are well known. Issues amendments as required involving specifications, delivery procedures, or time frames to encourage vendor response.

May have to attend technical review committees, pre-award conferences, and walk-through for service or construction purchases. Consults with supervisor on unusual situations. Receives and reviews formal bids and quotes. Review quotes for price reasonableness and determines if requirements for competition have been met. Evaluates quotes in terms of price, item, discount, transportation, costs, and delivery time and determines offer most advantageous to the government.

Negotiates with vendors on a variety of issues, such as price breaks for items ordered before a sale date, accelerated delivery, reduction of service charges, and similar agreements. Prepares award documentation and performs post award follow-up.

Selects and uses the appropriate method to confirm or place the order primarily by using a purchase order or may occasionally use a delivery order on purchases against an established contract; a blanket purchase agreement for contracts negotiated and agreed to in advance for repetitive needs; and government credit card procedures when applicable. Maintains accurate purchase information in the procurement automated system on purchasing information.

Codes and inputs revised unit prices, purchase description changes, revised delivery dates, and cancellation data so that accurate information is available to users. Reviews computer output products to ensure accuracy. Distributes and suspenses products as appropriate. Takes appropriate corrective action to correct invalid data. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements & Education

Only education in excess of the first 60 semester hours (i.e., beyond the second year) is creditable toward meeting the specialized experience requirement. One full academic year of study (30 semester hours) beyond the second year is equivalent to 6 months of specialized experience for GS-5 positions.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Army National Guard Units, Department of the Army.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $50460 – $65599/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-05.

Who is eligible to apply?

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

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