Purchasing Agent (6 Month Register)

Job summary

This is an open-continuous announcement with an established initial cut-off date of 1 February 2026. Please see the "How You Will Be Evaluated" section for more information. See below for important information regarding this job.

Major 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.

Qualification

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-07 level, 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 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.

Evaluations

Open-Continuous Cut-off Information: An initial cut-off date of 1 February 2026 will be used to evaluate candidates for the initial available vacancies. Any application received after the initial cut-off date will only be considered should additional vacancies be received after the initial cut-off date. If additional vacancies are received after the initial cut-off date, ALL applicants that have applied will be evaluated/re-evaluated and ranked as stated within the Evaluation statement in the announcement. Direct Hire Evaluation: Once the application process is complete, a review of your application will be made to ensure you meet the job requirements. This vacancy will be filled through a Department of Defense Direct Hire Authority. All applicants who meet the basic qualification requirements will be forwarded to the Selecting Official for consideration. The rule of Three, Veteran's Preference and traditional rating and ranking of applicants do not apply to this vacancy. We will evaluate your application for basic eligibility and to determine if your experience meets the basic qualification requirements described in the announcement. All applicants who meet the qualifications and other basic requirement are eligible for referral and selection consideration. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating.