Job Title: Purchasing Agent
PP-SRS-GRD: S-1105-06
Location: RAF Lakenheath
Vacancy Number: 577489
Open Date: 1 November 2024
Close Date: 8 November 2024
Work Hours Per Week: 37.5
Salary (Per Hour): £12.98 - £17.58
The starting salary is £25,311.00 per annum
Main Purpose
We are currently seeking a highly skilled and motivated individual to join a premier team as a Purchasing Agent at the 48th Medical Support Squadron, Royal Air Force Lakenheath, United Kingdom.
The primary purpose of this position is to acquire a variety of specialized supplies, equipment, services, or commercial requirements that have unstable price or product characteristics, hard-to-locate sources, or similar complicating factors through open market/small purchases and determine the best procurement source and method. The successful applicant will perform contract follow-up administrative duties, provide data system support for the procurement automated system and solicit oral and written quotes and bids to review. In addition, they will perform a detailed review of purchase requests for specialized supplies, equipment, services, or commercial requirements.
Knowledge and Experience Required - Applicants must demonstrate the following:
* Knowledge of purchasing regulations, methods, and procedures to make purchases involving specialized requirements, and of solicitation and purchasing methods, such as would be acquired through extended training or experience, to make small purchases that involve; for example, collecting data to determine price reasonableness, preparing written solicitations, etc.
* Knowledge of market sources and operations for a wide range of specialized items or services and typical vendor modes of operation and ways of doing business; and of price analysis techniques to evaluate prices or costs for requirements with inadequate price history.
* Knowledge of the operation of the procurement automated system in order to input and maintain the correct information on administrative actions accomplished pertaining to purchase requests.
* Knowledge of post award procedures to resolve problems such as late deliveries or price changes.
* Skill in analyzing purchase request descriptions that have unique aspects to identify problem areas in specifications, determine if quotations are responsive or decide if substitutions are acceptable.
* Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Other Significant Facts Pertaining to the Position
* Work may occasionally require travel away from normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft for training or other temporary duty assignment.
* Occasional overtime may be required.
* A valid Category B driving license is required.
* This position observes US Federal Holidays in lieu of UK Bank Holiday.
Other Important Information
* Hours of work: Between 0700-1700. Start & end times may be modified due to mission needs and in accordance with organization’s flexible working policies.
* Will be required to handle and safeguard sensitive information in accordance with applicable US and UK laws, rules, and regulations.
* Must obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance.
* May be required to travel by military and/or civilian aircraft in the performance of official duties or attend necessary training.
* Position may be coded as mission essential.
* A 6-month probationary period will be required.
* May be assigned other duties not included in this position description, but that are appropriate to the grade and skill set of the incumbent.
Benefits
* 25 days Annual Leave + UK Bank Holidays, Annual Leave year-to-year carryover in accordance with program policy.
* Paid Sick Leave; year-to-year carryover in accordance with program policy.
* Pension Scheme.
* Life Assurance Scheme.
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
* Free on-site parking.
* Specialized Training provided throughout entire period of employment.
* Development opportunities available.
* Time off, cash and honorary awards and recognition available for significant contributions and consistent high performance.
* Free access to on-site gym facilities.
Who Can Apply
* Citizens of the UK, Nationals of European Community (EC) Countries, and Commonwealth Citizens, other Foreign Nationals, and Stateless persons provided no restrictions have been imposed as a condition of continued residency in the UK.
* Applicants who have a minimum of five years consecutive residency in the UK are considered for this position; however, those who do not meet this criterion will be considered on a case-by-case basis. All successful applicants will require a security clearance.
* Please note pre-appointment security clearance requirements may delay start date. Proof of identification in the form of a photo ID will be required, for example a driving license or current passport.
* This position may have certain restrictions to US citizens due to the Status of Forces Agreement. For additional information contact the LNDH team on 01638 544955.
How To Apply
Interested candidates must complete an application form obtainable from the Civilian Personnel Website;
https://forms.osi.apps.mil/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=jbExg4ct70ijX6yIGOv5tJFWr-1TEKJFm98gYVwgSO1UOTNIUk5BWVJURlRHUFRJWUk3Nk1TVFM3Ty4u
All applications must submit the following documents via email to 100fss.fsmc6@us.af.mil prior to the closing date of the advertisement to be considered for the position.
Required Documents
* LNDH Application.
* Curriculum Vitae (CV) and/or Resume (A CV/Resume is encouraged. Decision to include a resume will not increase or decrease probability of selection.)
* Transcripts.
* Certifications.
* Letters of Recommendation.
* Right to Work Documentation.
Equal Opportunity Employer
There will be no discrimination in employment practices based on gender, age, marital status, disability, race, nationality, religion or beliefs, sexual orientation, being or not being a member of a trade union.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £25,311.00-£34,281.00 per year
Additional pay:
* Performance bonus.
Benefits:
* Bereavement leave.
* Canteen.
* Company events.
* Company pension.
* Free parking.
* Gym membership.
* Life insurance.
* On-site gym.
* On-site parking.
* Sick pay.
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday.
Work Location: In person.
Reference ID: 577489.
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