Purchasing Agent
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Purchasing Agent

Indian Health Service

Location: Mc Laughlin,SD, USA

Date: 2024-12-21T09:08:30Z

Job Description:

Locations: McLaughlin, SD

Type:Federal

Salary Range:Per Year

Open Period:12/11/2024 to 12/26/2024

Summary:To qualify for this position, your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying. 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; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. BASIC REQUIREMENT(S): Purchasing Series Individual Occupational Requirements There are no Individual Occupations Requirements In addition, to the Basic Requirements, you must also meet the Minimum Qualifications stated below MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: GS-7: One year of full-time specialized experience comparable in difficulty and responsibility to the GS-06 grade level that equipped me with the knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of this position. Examples include: Applies acquisition laws, regulations, agency policies and procedures in purchasing process including post award administration. Communicates with vendors, staff and managers, resolving delay in delivery schedule, difference in price or quantity and equitable price adjustments. Prepare, submit and negotiate terms of purchase orders. Proficient with software programs to create final documents, retrieval of information for amendment or modification and reporting purposes. GS-8: One year of full-time specialized experience comparable in difficulty and responsibility to the GS-07 grade level that equipped me with the knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of this position. Examples include: Receives purchase requests, screens for completeness and relevance of information and for proper approval. Performs buying actions. Procures supplies, construction and equipment by appropriate methods. Negotiate terms of purchase orders, analyze pricing proposals and perform cost analysis. Provide technical assistance and training, conduct follow-up reviews and monitor progress of corrective actions. Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) related to small purchases. GS-9: One year of full-time specialized experience comparable in difficulty and responsibility to the GS-08 grade level that equipped me with the knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of this position. Examples include: Determine purchasing methods and strategies to be applied based on cost, urgency and availability of supplies and use of mandatory schedules. Identify qualified suppliers. Collaborate with bidders, obtain price quotes, evaluate offers, negotiate terms and conditions with vendors. Provide guidance within organization defining concise purchasing requirements. Serves as technical advisor; independently identifies and addresses problems and issues. Extensive knowledge of procurement regulations, policies, principles, methods and practices applicable to purchases of specialized supplies, services and equipment. Time In Grade Federal employees in the competitive service are also subject to the Time-In-Grade Requirements: Merit Promotion (status) candidates must have completed one year of service at the next lower grade level. Time-In-Grade provisions do not apply under the Excepted Service Examining Plan (ESEP). You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.

Work Type:,

Announcement #:IHS-25-GP-12639431-ESEP/MP

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