Senior Federal Purchasing Lead | Contracts & Negotiations

DLA Careers; Bremerton (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Job summary

DLA Careers in Bremerton, WA seeks a Lead Purchasing Agent to oversee procurement activities in support of DoD programs. Responsibilities include pre-award and post-award acquisition for micro purchases, market research, and vendor management.

The role requires specialized federal experience, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to coordinate training and reporting. This is a first-shift, non-exempt federal position with access to government benefits and security requirements.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience at GS-07 level or equivalent.
• Negotiating price reductions or other remedies.
• Monitoring vendor performance through contracts and reviewing progress reports.
• Purchasing commercial supplies and services through competitive open market procedures or established contracts.
• Consolidating orders to meet minimum ordering quantities.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, review, and adjust the work of the organizational unit to ensure goals are met.
• Provide and/or coordinate ongoing training to enhance team performance.
• Prepare reports and maintain records of work accomplishments and administrative information.
• Perform Pre-Award and Post-Award Acquisition functions for micro purchases and simplified acquisitions using automated Procurement Systems.
• Review purchase request delivery time, minimum requirements, and proper item descriptions.
• Perform market research, identify potential vendors, and create solicitation packages.

Skills

Negotiating price reductions

Vendor performance monitoring

Competitive purchasing

Consolidating orders

Job description

DLA Careers in Bremerton, WA seeks a Lead Purchasing Agent to oversee procurement activities in support of DoD programs. Responsibilities include pre-award and post-award acquisition for micro purchases, market research, and vendor management.

The role requires specialized federal experience, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to coordinate training and reporting. This is a first-shift, non-exempt federal position with access to government benefits and security requirements.