Procurement Technician Job in Saint Louis, MO

Vacancy No. CBAD-12640127-25-SC Department Veterans Health Administration
Salary $47,896.00 to $47,896.00 Grade 10 to 10
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 12/11/2024 Close Date 12/23/2024
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Saint Louis, MO


Summary

The VCS Central Office, located at the Jefferson Barracks VA Medical Center campus in St. Louis, MO is conducting a recruitment search for a Procurement Technician in our Contracting and Procurement Division. This division is responsible for providing mission critical contracting and procurement support for the VCS. In this position, you will report to the Chief of Contracting and Procurement and fulfill an important role for the Division, VCS Central Office, and field operations.

Duties

Duties of this position include, but are not limited to:

  • Responsible for procuring supplies and services as a government purchase card holder to support the operations of the contracting and procurement division.
  • Evaluate purchase requests to determine the most effective procurement method.
  • Prepare and manage documents and timelines.
  • Act as the main contact for internal and external stakeholders, responding to questions and requests efficiently.
  • Monitoring contracts to ensure timely and accurate actions and effectively prioritizing contract requirements.
  • Under appropriate guidance, negotiate competitive and fair pricing with vendors and suppliers.
  • Preparing final contracts, including price analysis, specifications, delivery schedules, and payment terms.
  • Research products and services as needed, clarify requests for understanding, resolve issues within authority, and prepare documents for higher review when required.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
  • You will be required to serve a probationary period of 1 year.
  • Subject to background/security investigation.
  • Must be vaccinated against Covid-19 for this agency

Qualifications

  • Knowledge of procurement functions, policies, and operations to determine the best methods to use in purchase and delivery orders.
  • Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and shift priorities as necessary.
  • Possess strong analytical skills to diagnose issues, troubleshoot problems and find effective solutions.
  • Proficient written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Must be able to work in a team as well as independently.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Education

PREFERRED QUALIFCIATIONS:

  • Bachelor's degree or 24 semester hours in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, or a related field.

Benefits

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How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Your application, résumé, C.V., and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment. NOTE: A formal pay-setting process will be used to determine your salary. The salary may be at any point in the range listed for this vacancy. 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; religions; 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.

Required Documents

To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:

  • Resume
The following documents are accepted, and may be required if applicable to your eligibility and/or qualifications for this position. Please use this checklist to ensure you have included all documents required for your application, such as a copy of your transcript (if using education to qualify), SF-50's (current/former Federal employees), etc.
  • Most recent SF-50
  • Performance Appraisal
  • Separation Notice (RIF)
Veterans' Preference: Since the Veteran Canteen Service falls under Title 38 U.S.C. 7802, traditional Veterans' Preference rules do not apply. Qualified veterans will, however, be given full consideration for this position.
(The italicized writing above is dependent on what documents we required earlier.)

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on to receive consideration.

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  2. Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package.
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Agency contact information

Samantha Crowe
Address
VCS Central Office
1 Jefferson Barracks Drive Bldg. 25
St. Louis, MO 63125
US
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Next steps

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