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Recruitment began on August 1, 2024
Expires October 15, 2024
Job
Functional Purpose
Performs and participates in a variety of purchasing and Supply Management activities, which include, but are not limited to, conducting analyses, drafting of documentation, and comparing supplier information in accordance with Supply Management policies and procedures. This is the first level of a three grade career ladder for finance professionals to develop the competencies, technical knowledge, and skills needed for success in the full performance Purchasing & SM Specialist EAS-21 position. At this level, incumbents apply entry level technical knowledge, skills, and abilities to support department programs and projects. Candidates entering this career ladder will work closely with a mentor/coach and execute an Individual Development Plan outlining developmental requirements which have been tailored to the employee.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Performs entry-level purchasing and Supply Management assignments designed to develop a broad understanding of Postal Service Supply Management functions.
2. Assists with the drafting of procurement documents, including, but not limited to, contract solicitations, basic contract provisions, and supporting documentation such as attachments.
3. Supports the evaluation of proposals by comparing and analyzing critical information from suppliers such as prices, discounts, delivery dates, and / or handling charges; supports the recommendation of contract source selection.
4. References Supply Management Postal Service policies and procedures, contract writing systems, and technical materials to complete assigned tasks.
5. Evaluates supplier proposals and reviews supplier past performance to ensure compliance with Supply Management policies and procedures and applicable clauses.
6. Reviews industry trends, performs market analysis, and obtains benchmark data to gain a fundamental understanding of the specific commodity area and support contract source selection.
7. Develops and maintains cooperative working relationships with cross-functional team members.
SUPERVISION
Manager of unit to which assigned.
The United States Postal Service has the following excellent and challenging employment opportunity for highly motivated and innovative individuals. Successful candidates must demonstrate through a combination of education, training, and experience the following requirements:
Requirements
1. Ability to communicate orally and in writing sufficient to draft documents, gather, exchange, and provide information to others.
2. Knowledge of standard business practices and techniques used to deliver business results.
3. Ability to compare pricing and determine price reasonableness within the commercial marketplace.
4. Ability to review and summarize reference material in support of team based procurement activities.
5. Ability to conduct research, including analyzing data collected, and support recommendations based on the findings.
6. Ability to develop and maintain cooperative working relationships.
7. EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: Applicants must, at a minimum, possess a baccalaureate or post-graduate degree in Supply Chain Management, Accounting, Business, Finance, Business Management, Law, Economics, Asset Management, Logistics, Material Management, or closely related field, from an accredited college or university. Must graduate by FEBRUARY 2025.
**This position requires a NACI clearance. This process can take up to 6 – 8 weeks from the date the offer letter is returned**
This is a two-step application process requiring you to create a profile and submit an application for the position for which you are applying. You will receive two email confirmations:
A) An email confirming your profile is complete.
B) After submitting your application you will receive a second email confirming your application has been successfully submitted.
ALL APPLICANTS MUST ATTACH RESUME AND TRANSCRIPT TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION!!! ALL APPLICANTS MUST BE AVAILABLE TO START MARCH 15 OR JULY 12, 2025 TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION.
For additional information, please contact us at universityrelations@usps.gov.
Background Check
The Inspection Service criminal background check is conducted using United States information resources only (e.g., FBI fingerprint check, state and county checks). A criminal background check involves a 5-year inquiry for any location where the individual has resided, worked or gone to school within the United States or its territories. As a result of this limitation, the criminal background checks of individuals who have not resided in the United States or its territories for the preceding 5-years may not be considered complete. The Inspection Service may be able to process inquiries for U.S. Citizens only, but only if their time spent out of the country was spent as: a trailing spouse or dependent of someone working for the U.S. government (military or civilian), a missionary, a student attending school in a foreign country, a Peace Corps participant, or as an employee of a U.S.-based employer/company. If the Inspection Service is unable to perform a complete background check because of residency outside the United States, such individuals will be ineligible for Postal employment.
