SUPERVISORY CONTRACT SPECIALIST

Job Title

Purchasing Agent

Duties

You will plan, organize and supervise the work of Purchasing Agents.

You will evaluate the work performance of staff, and advise, counsel and instruct employees on both work and administrative matters.

You will develop performance standards and initiate changes in organization of work or assignment of functions to improve workflow and services.

You will attend and provide high-level briefings to senior acquisition professionals and utilize substantive past technical and managerial experience in the execution of day-to-day tasks.

You will perform contracting tasks that may include monitoring contractor performance; prepare contract modifications; procure technical items using formal advertised methods.

You will develop procurement plans, determine bid responsiveness, plan negotiation strategies, and obtain required pre-negotiation business clearance.

You will serve as manager of the NPS GPC Program and SAP procurements with responsibility for oversight and ensuring compliance in accordance with regulatory statutes and higher level instructions.

You will review and determine the method of procurement and act as a liaison between the Agency Program Coordinator, Approving Officials/Certifying Officers, Contracting Officers, Purchasing Agents, Department Card Holders and customers.

You will provide statistical analysis to the higher level supervisor, and ensure that coordination is made to identify, notify, utilize, and/or exchange products.

You will provide customer and staff support when required.