Strategic Government Purchasing Agent

The Building People; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Building People, LLC is seeking a full-time Purchasing Agent to support government contracting activities. This role involves placing orders under established contracts (BPAs, IDIQs, FSS schedules), handling pre-award and post-award actions, and ensuring compliance with FAR and SAT thresholds.

Based in part in Tampa, FL, the role requires knowledge of purchasing methods, regulation basics, and familiarity with procurement software and tools listed in job postings.

Qualifications

• Two or more years of contract purchasing or similar experience.
• Understanding of procurement regulations and required sources.
• Ability to evaluate price reasonableness using standard references.

Responsibilities

• Place government orders against established contracts (BPAs, IDIQs, FSS).
• Perform pre-award and post-award contracting actions.
• Ensure compliance with FAR, SAT, and agency policies.

Skills

Government contracts knowledge

Purchasing methods

Regulatory compliance

Price evaluation basics

Software proficiency (FPDS-NG, ECF, FA

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

FPDS-NG

ECF

FBO

E-buy

eSRS

EASi

Job description

The Building People, LLC is seeking a full-time Purchasing Agent to support government contracting activities. This role involves placing orders under established contracts (BPAs, IDIQs, FSS schedules), handling pre-award and post-award actions, and ensuring compliance with FAR and SAT thresholds.

Based in part in Tampa, FL, the role requires knowledge of purchasing methods, regulation basics, and familiarity with procurement software and tools listed in job postings.