Purchasing Agent

About the role

The Purchasing Agent implements procurement strategy and policies and provides support to NABSD department managers by obtaining requested goods and services, part of the U.S. Naval Academy's Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI), Naval Academy Business Services Division (NABSD), Annapolis, Maryland.

What you will do

• The Purchasing Agent implements procurement strategy and policies and provides support to NABSD department managers by obtaining requested goods and services, part of the U.
• Naval Academy's Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI), Naval Academy Business Services Division (NABSD), Annapolis, Maryland.
• The incumbent purchases and manages basic category(s) or a narrow range of retail and food service merchandise, which includes participating in market planning, stock assortment determination, items selection, pricing, vendor negotiation, and delivery.
• The incumbent is also responsible for the administration of the NABSD purchase card program.
• The position demands the highest degree of public trust and integrity.
• The employee will perform a wide variety of activities associated with the procurement of goods and services, to include the establishment of Blanket Purchasing Agreement (BPAs) and Blanket Ordering Agreement (BOAs) in both resale and non resale departments.
• Works closely with NABSD management personnel to coordinate activities involved with procuring goods and services for NABSD administrative, retail store and food service departments.
• Responsible for buying products, materials, parts, supplies and equipment in a timely and cost effective manner while maintaining appropriate quality standards and specifications.
• Purchases technical items and services and routine commercial or special purpose items manufactured to order.
• Researches catalogs, brochures, correspondence, and other appropriate reference material to find potential suppliers/vendors.
• Confers with vendors to obtain product or service information, such as price, availability, and delivery schedule.
• Responsible for preparing necessary purchasing documents and/or reviews and processes request for purchases within scope of authority to ensure procedural and regulatory requirements are met.
• Maintains manual or computerized procurement records, such as items or services purchased, costs, delivery, product quality or performance and inventories.
• Discusses defective or unacceptable goods or services with management personnel, vendors, and others to determine source of trouble and takes corrective action.
• Liaison with Accounts Payable Department to ensure accurate and timely payment of invoices, as necessary for the business with the supplier.
• Use Procurement Software and/or tools to manage and track contract/BPA status and report to managers on a regular basis.
• Monitor contracts and BPAs and report any performance, budgetary or contractual deficiencies to the Contracting Officer and/or manager.
• Assist in developing SOW, cost estimates, conduct market research for requirements.
• Prepare closeout paperwork as directed by Contracting Officer.
• Assists in administering and managing Approved Business Partner/Approved Vendor/Preferred Vendor contracts in support of its operations.
• This includes ensuring that all Approved Business Partners comply with the following requirements as outlined in the contract: Access/Vetting of employees Providing a Certificate of Insurance Providing a W-9 Providing a Sanitation Inspection certificate (as applicable) Providing sales reports and commissions Other requirements (as applicable)

How you will be evaluated

All applications and supporting documents will be reviewed to determine if they meet the hiring eligibility and KSA requirements listed in the announcement, and will be rated based on the information provided. Best qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring manager.

Documents you must provide

• The below items are accepted and may be needed to support a claimed preference.
• Resume (Not to exceed 2 pages) Cover Letter Transcript and/or Diploma ~ If using education screen-in for KSA #1 If Claiming NAF RPL (Non-Appropriated Fund Reemployment Priority): Most recent separation BBA SF50 (or equivalent) If Claiming Spousal Preference ~ Proof of Marriage and PCS Orders If Claiming Veterans Priority Consideration ~ DD-214 page 4 Current or Former Federal Employee ~ SF50 or equivalent

Benefits

Benefits include: Medical, Dental, Life, Long Term Disability Insurance; Health Savings Account (HSA); Flexible Spending Account (FSA); Automatic Retirement Enrollment, 401(k), Roth 401(k), and 401(k) Loan options; and Paid Vacation and Sick Leave Accrual.

What to expect next

All applicants must submit an application via the website, and will receive an email confirming submission.

Additional information

We're looking for a candidate who is up for the challenge of procuring products and services for the benefit of the Brigade of Midshipmen, while complying with DOW Acquisition regulations! If you can function in a fast-paced work environment, apply to join the Procurement team to represent all five US Naval Academy's Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentalities (NAFIs)!

Monday - Friday shifts, with occasional weekends to support USNA events. Note: Failure to provide the required information may result in loss of consideration for the position and elimination from the selection process. Applicants may be required to provide proof of education, complete a pre-hire health screening, etc. DON is an EEO employer.

All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, or other non-merit factor. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to applicants with disabilities.

If reasonable accommodation is needed for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the office that is collecting the applications. The decision on granting reasonable accommodations will be on a case-by-case basis.