Purchasing Agent

1. KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION – 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.
We are looking for an individual to join our Finance Team. This position is responsible for the procurement of supplies, services, and equipment throughout our region. If you have a keen eye for detail and the ability to find the best deals using Navy procurement processes, we are looking for you. Training is available.