Purchasing Agent (Temp) (Title 32)

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 contractors 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.

• Military membership in the Utah National Guard is required.
• Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Pending analysis you may be required to complete a new 1-year probationary period when moved to this position IAW CNGBI 1400.25.
• Must possess a valid state drivers license to operate government motor vehicles.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• Medical screening will be completed upon selection for hire.
• Soldiers who accept a technician position may be terminated from the Bonus and Student Loan Repayment Program (SLRP).
• Potential for Incentive Pay.
• May be required to travel by military or commercial aircraft in the performance of TDY assignments.
• Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day.
• Required to handle and safeguard sensitive and/or classified information in accordance with regulations to reduce potential compromise.
• The incumbent must meet the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) requirements applicable to the duties of the position.
• The incumbent must meet the continuing acquisition education requirements IAW DoDI 5000.66 paragraph E2.2.8.
• In accordance with the Ethics in Government Act 1978 incumbent is required to file an OGE Form 450 Confidential Financial Disclosure Report upon appointment and will be required to file annually.
• The incumbent must obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance.

*Your resume must reflect in detail how the duties and responsibilities under each position you have held with each employer meets the below listed general and specialized experience required for the position.

**Must include beginning and ending dates of employment stated as MM/YYYY; and total hours worked per week in order to determine part time vs. full time credit.

Specialized Experience:
Have at least 1 year as a GS*Must submit SF 50 to validate claim*
OR
Have experience using a variety of purchasing procedures to acquire supplies services furniture and equipment. Experience with awarding and signing routine purchase contracts. Experience applying previously acquired procurement training to make open market awards for supplies and services..