Navy Region Naval District Washington Fleet and Family Readiness (FFR) · 1 day ago
Purchasing Agent
Annapolis, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expNavy Region Naval District Washington Fleet and Family Readiness (FFR) is seeking a Purchasing Agent to implement procurement strategies and support department managers in obtaining goods and services. The role involves managing purchasing processes, negotiating with vendors, and maintaining procurement records while ensuring compliance with regulations.
Military
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Performs a wide variety of activities associated with the procurement of goods and services, to include the establishment of Blanket Purchasing Agreement (BPAs) and Blanket Ordering Agreement (BOAs) in both resale and non-resale departments
Works closely with NABSD management personnel to coordinate activities involved with procuring goods and services for NABSD administrative, retail store and food service departments
Responsible for buying products, materials, parts, supplies and equipment in a timely and cost-effective manner while maintaining appropriate quality standards and specifications
Purchases technical items, services and routine commercial or special purpose items manufactured to order
Researches catalogs, brochures, correspondence, and other appropriate reference material to find potential suppliers/vendors
Confers with vendors to obtain product or service information, such as price, availability, and delivery schedule
Responsible for preparing necessary purchasing documents and/or reviews and processes request for purchases within scope of authority to ensure procedural and regulatory requirements are met
Maintains manual or computerized procurement records, such as items or services purchased, costs, delivery, product quality or performance and inventories
Discusses defective or unacceptable goods or services with management personnel, vendors, and others to determine source of trouble and takes corrective action
Liaison with Accounts Payable Department to ensure accurate and timely payment of invoices, as necessary for the business with the supplier
Use Procurement Software and/or tools to manage and track contract/BPA status and report to managers on a regular basis
Monitor contracts and BPAs and report any performance, budgetary or contractual deficiencies to the Contracting Officer and/or manager
Assist in developing SOW, cost estimates, conduct market research for requirements
Prepare closeout paperwork as directed by Contracting Officer
Assists in administering and managing Approved Business Partner/Approved Vendor/Preferred Vendor contracts in support of its operations. This includes ensuring that all Approved Business Partners comply with the requirements as outlined in the contract
Qualification
Required
Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance – requires 18 years of age
Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered for Selective Service
Verification of employment eligibility in the United States is required
Probationary period: Full Time and Part Time employees serve a one-year probationary period
U.S. Citizenship is required for Tier 3 Positions
Must be able to understand and communicate in English
Incumbent must have at least one (1) year of specialized purchasing/procurement experience in a professional office setting. Experience should include tasks such as budget management, travel coordination, scheduling, and customer service
Must be knowledgeable in federal, departmental, and local laws, regulations, and procedures applicable to contracting procedures, methods and contract types, including BPAs, BOAs, purchase orders and purchase cards
Incumbent must have the Department of Defense (DOD) certification and/or the ability to acquire a NAF contracting warrant or APF transferable warrant, or be a qualified DoD Contracting Officer Representative
Must be able to communicate orally and in writing; and possess skill in developing and maintaining professional working relationships with contractors, vendors, and co-workers
Incumbent must be proficient with Google Suite, MS Office Suite, PowerPoint
Preferred
Experience working in a federal purchasing/procurement office preferred
Experience as a federal purchase card holder is preferred
Experience working in a Purchasing/Procurement role in one of the following areas preferred: catering event/food truck industry, and/or vehicle and inventory management
Experience preparing and analyzing reports, and recommending corrective actions preferred
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Life, and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Automatic Retirement Enrollment
401(k)
Roth 401(k)
401(k) Loan options
Paid Vacation and Sick Leave Accrual
Company
Navy Region Naval District Washington Fleet and Family Readiness (FFR)
OUR VISION Deliver dynamic, innovative, and integrated programs and services that inspire Sailors and Navy families to thrive throughout their military life cycle.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase