Navy Region Naval District Washington Fleet and Family Readiness (FFR) ยท 22 hours ago
Purchasing Agent
Patuxent River, MD
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelNavy Region Naval District Washington Fleet and Family Readiness (FFR) is seeking a Purchasing Agent to join their Finance Team. This position is responsible for the procurement of supplies, services, and equipment, ensuring compliance with regulations and policies while finding the best deals using Navy procurement processes.
Military
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Executes a variety of purchases unique to NDW N9, obligating non-appropriated funds on behalf of the Department of the Navy not to exceed the small purchase threshold or dollar limitations established in a contract when issuing delivery orders
Reviews and analyzes all types of purchase requests and other related documents for a variety of material, supplies, services submitted to determine the completeness, adequacy and accuracy of the information and compliance with regulations and policies. Coordinates and communicates with activities to ensure deficiencies are resolved prior to acceptance of purchase requests and ensuring the requirements meets all technical, legal, and regulatory requirements
Determines best method of procurement, such as purchase order, delivery order, blanket purchase agreement, or purchase card. Determines extent of competition, method of solicitation (orally or written request for quote), method of purchasing, and terms and conditions of the purchase when using open market procedures
Conducts business evaluations before a purchase is made, including but not limited to, responsiveness of quotes and vendor responsibility, reviews quotes for price reasonableness, and determines if the requirements for competition have been met
Performs post award administration until the vendor has delivered required materials or services and the material or services have been accepted and paid for. This may include, but is not limited to, acting as the liaison between the vendor and using party; negotiating minor price changes or changes in delivery terms; or cancellation of orders
Maintains liaison between N9 personnel and vendors in order to explain directives and policies, clarify requirements and obtain knowledge on current and projected requirements in order to develop adequate sources of procurement
Maintains NAF contracting warrant up to small purchase threshold
Maintains a NAF Purchase Card
Qualification
Required
Must have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer
Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment
Must prepare and submit an annual personal financial statement
Position required eligibility for a secret clearance
Knowledge of solicitations and purchasing methods, such as oral and written solicitations, calls against Blanket Purchase Agreements, delivery orders, and priced purchase orders
Knowledge of basic price evaluation techniques to assess price reasonableness and to perform comparison of price, discounts, and transportation costs
Knowledge of statutes, regulations and procedures to be able to perform procurement functions that are not well defined or are unprecedented
Knowledge of assigned commodities or services and the industry sufficient to identify sources of supply, various product characteristics, and determine the adequacy of item descriptions
Knowledge of post award procedures used to resolve problems with deliverables, differences in price or quantity, or to recommend and prepare modifications or cancellations
Knowledge of Microsoft Office products and automated systems
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package
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