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.

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.

Qualifications

• Three years' experience that demonstrates possession of knowledge, skills, and abilities related to purchasing a variety of merchandise and/or services.
• Ability to apply the mechanics of purchasing and common business practices as they relate to pricing, discounts, delivery, etc.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing and to negotiate with various levels of business representatives, customers, etc., in resolving issues.

How you will be evaluated

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

All resumes will be reviewed to determine if they meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement, and will be rated based on the information provided in the resume to determine the level of knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) related to the job requirements. Using the qualifications of the position, a predetermined rating criterion of KSAs will be used for each resume. Best qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring manager. The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews.