Purchasing AGENT, 1105 Jobs

Purchasing Agent, GS-9

This position advertised has been exempted from the federal civilian hiring freeze. Current FBI employees are ineligible to apply if serving under the same conditions as that for which is advertised, including:

• Appointing organization (FBI)
• Type of position (full-time, part-time, etc.)
• Same or higher grade
• Duty location (city or state)
• Type of appointment (permanent, temporary, etc.)

Job Opening: 67102 Opening Date:
August 17, 2026 Closing Date:
August 31, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. (ET) Division Cleveland Field Office Location Cleveland, Ohio Working Hours May vary based on the needs of the Division Job Type Full Time/Permanent Who May Apply All U.S. Citizens Number of Positions Available 1

Key Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Must be able to obtain a Top Secret-SCI clearance
• Some travel may be required

Physical Demands Work requires some physical effort, such as standing, walking, bending, or sitting. There are no special physical demands. Work Environment Work is performed at a desk, occasional attendance at site visits in industrial or remote areas required. Normal safety precautions are adequate.

Major Duties

• Performs procurement functions for appropriated fund purchases by using accepted practices and procedures to resolve problems and deviations from procedure.
• Uses seasoned judgement and experience to analyze and recommend solutions for complex procurements where no precedent has been established.
• Uses a variety of purchasing procedures to acquire supplies, services and/or construction under applicable government purchase card limits and policies. Responsible for the purchasing process from development of the requirement to submission of the requisition package. Recommends the most appropriate means of acquisition, i.e., mandatory source, credit card purchase, calls against blanket purchase agreements, etc., and resolves associated discrepancies. Maintains procurement files, ensuring that all documentation is recorded and a clear paper trail of events is presented.
• Prepares requisitions by reviewing requirements and ensuring proper documentation exists for specific purchase. Creates procurement packages to include appropriate justifications and approvals, specifications, independent government cost estimates, reporting requirements, security requirements, evaluation criteria, and any other required documentation for approval.
• Researches and implements new and improved supply methods and procedures within the division for all facets of property management. Interprets policy, develops guidance, procedures and techniques. Trains office personnel in basic supply and purchasing operations procedures.

Qualifications and Evaluations Please ensure that your specialized experience and requirements are clearly identifiable in your resume. Your application will be evaluated using the FBI's Candidate Rating Procedures. Your resume and supporting documents will be reviewed to verify that you meet the job qualifications listed in this announcement. Applicants must meet the qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

If you are found minimally qualified, your application will move forward to additional phases of the review process. The competencies will be used in a Structured Resume Review to objectively evaluate applicant resumes. Do not provide a separate narrative written statement. Rather you must describe in your resume how your past work experience demonstrates that you possess the competencies identified below.

Your resume should demonstrate that you possess the following competencies. Competencies

• Collaboration
• Customer Service
• Financial Management
• Organizing and Planning
• Administrative/Organization Policies and Procedures

Specialized Experience (SE) GS-9:
Applicant must possess at least one (1) year of SE equivalent to the GS-8 grade level. SE is defined as follows:

• Utilized automated systems to maintain budget accounts in support of operational and/or administrative expenditures.
• Communicated and coordinated with internal and external customers to exchange information.
• Provided advice and guidance on a variety of established policies and procedures regarding work and/or…