Purchasing Agent
Recent Grad Program: Purchasing Agent GS-1105-6/7
- Recent graduates: Individuals who have graduated from an accredited educational institute or certificate program within the last 2 years or 6 years for Veterans.
Summary
Positions are located in the Office of Operations (OO), Office of Acquisitions and Grants Services (OAGS). OAGS is responsible for negotiating, awarding, and managing all contracts and grants. This position provides a wide range of simplified acquisition activities and functions to procure
scientific, technical, and administrative supplies, services, materials, and equipment in support of FDA's mission.
Duties
- Examines procurement requests to determine adequacy of the information provided. Assists in developing a meaningful description of work in conjunction with program and senior-level contracting personnel.
- Completes pre-award acquisition-related tasks to conduct and document market research, conducts past performance reference checks, and prepares file documentation.
- Ensures that the documents prepared include the required technical and contractual language, and appropriate special provisions for packaging, Free on Board (FOB) points, inspection, delivery, and payment terms.
- Prepares documentation and justification for award or rejection of quotations. Prepares summary of negotiations and related contract file documentation for review and signature by Contracting Officer.
- Daily contact with program offices and personnel to coordinate work in progress, including such things as vendor performance, changes in the scope of purchase orders, delivery information, funds control, order closeout, etc.
To view the full vacancy announcement and apply, click here: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/770580500