PURCHASING AGENT (TEMP) (TITLE 5)

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

Job summary

Army National Guard Units in Draper, UT seeks a PURCHASING AGENT (TEMP) to support procurement of services, supplies, and construction items under Title 5 funding. The role emphasizes formal advertising, competitive sourcing, and compliance with funds certification.

The position requires careful review of requests, coordination with customers and suppliers, and preparation of award documents. It offers a government temporary appointment with defined duties and duty location in Utah.

Qualifications

• Requires education beyond the first 60 semester hours; 30 credit hours beyond the second year equals 6 months of specialized experience for GS-5.
• Experience in procurement of services, supplies, or construction items through formal advertising or limited negotiation.
• Familiarity with reviewing specifications, funds certification, and procurement regulations.

Responsibilities

• Reviews purchase requests for adequacy and funds certification.
• Determines procurement method and sources.
• Solicits quotes and evaluates bids for price reasonableness.
• Negotiates with vendors to obtain favorable terms.
• Prepares award documentation and follows up on contracts.
• Maintains accurate procurement data in the system.

Skills

Procurement knowledge

Vendor negotiation

Bid evaluation

Document review

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 5), Position Description Number T5205000 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. TEMP APPOINTMENT

Key Responsibilities

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 2026-11-04.

Who is eligible to apply?

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