MWR Purchasing Agent Job in San Diego, CA

Summary

This job is open to

• The public

  U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

• Military spouses

  Military spouses of active duty service members or whose spouse is 100 percent disabled or died on active duty.

Duties

May perform one or more of the following support purchasing or retail merchandising functions:

• Purchases technical items and services, routine commercial or special purpose items made to order.
• Responsible for preparing necessary purchasing documents and/or reviews and processes request for purchases to ensure procedural and regulatory requirements are met.
• Researches catalogs, brochures, correspondence, and other appropriate reference material to find potential suppliers/vendors. Purchases and manages basic category(s) or narrow range of retail merchandise, which includes participating in market planning, stock assortment determination, items selection, pricing, vendor negotiation, and inventory management.
• Assists in the development of annual merchandise and seasonal buy plans, consistent with goals and objectives.
• Maintains current price lists of merchandise, ensures proper vendor pricing, and on resale items effects pricing adjustments. Investigates and resolves discrepancies in delivery, pricing, etc.
• Maintains records of purchasing transactions and prepares documentation for superiors.
• Meets and communicates with vendors to discuss item selections, price, terms of purchases, delivery, return order authorization, etc. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Must meet Federal Employment suitability requirements and successful completion of background investigation. Background Investigations are conducted using fingerprint identification and completion of background inquiry forms.
• Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.

How You Will Be Evaluated

Required Documents

How to Apply

Applications are not accepted in person or via email. Applicants must apply online.

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Next steps

Using the required qualifications of the position, a standardized rating and ranking criteria of knowledge, skills, and abilities will be used to screen and assess each application.

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