Purchasing Agent (6 Month Register)
US Defense Logistics AgencySummary This is an open-continuous announcement with an established initial cut-off date of November 15, 2026 . Please see the "How You Will Be Evaluated" section for more information. See below for important information regarding this job. Learn more about this agency This job is open to The public U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S. Clarification from the agency This is a Direct Hiring Authority Notice open to the Public in the using the Department of Defense DHAs for DIB/MRTF DHA. Duties Performs Pre-Award and Post-Award Acquisition functions on purchase orders. Performs evaluation of offers, comparative price analysis for reasonableness, and recommends award to the Contracting Officer. Review purchase request delivery time, minimum requirements, and proper item descriptions. Procures, parts, supplies and services, including those with unique aspects or critical characteristics, using a government purchase card (GPC). Assembles, reviews, and maintains procurement files. Requirements Conditions of employment Must be a U.S. citizen Tour of Duty: 1st shift, Set schedule, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday Security Requirements: Non-Critical Sensitive Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination, where reciprocity cannot be applied; unfavorably adjudicated background checks will be grounds for removal. Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Non-Exempt Selective Service Requirement: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service. Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Bargaining Unit Status: No Pre-Employment Physical: Not Required Selectees are required to have a REAL ID or other acceptable identification documents to access certain federal facilities. See https://www.tsa.gov/real-id for more information. Qualifications To qualify for a Purchasing Agent your resume and supporting documentation must support: A. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position and is directly in or related to this position. To qualify at the GS-07level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-06 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military, or private sector. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including time-in-grade (General Schedule (GS) positions only), time-after-competitive appointment, minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement. Creditable specialized experience includes: Purchasing commercial supplies and/or services Practical knowledge of procurement or small purchase procedures, regulations, or policies Resolving discrepancies Communicating effectively verbally and in writing to customers, management, and vendors. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Education Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level. Additional information As required by 5 C.F.R. § 302.106, DLA will provide Section 508 conformant ICT to employees with disabilities. All ICT interfaces with the public related to vacancy announcements and career transition opportunities must conform to the applicable requirements in the current ICT Standards and Guidelines (36 C.F.R. § 1194). For Important General Applicant Information and Definitions go to: http://www.dla.mil/portals/104/docum…