Purchasing Agent

Performs dual-role functional responsibilities as both a primary Purchase Cardholder and an Approving/Certifying Official (AO) under the GCPC program. Independently utilizes the GCPC to procure commercial supplies (up to $15,000) and services (up to $2,500). Safeguards card security, obtains and verifies procurement receipts, maintains detailed transaction logs, and meticulously reconciles monthly Statements of Account (SOA) for submission to approving authority. Resolves billing, shipping, and merchant discrepancies independently. Serves as the AO managing and auditing a portfolio of up to seven (7) individual cardholders. Plans, coordinates, and executes difficult or complex procurements for supplies, services, and equipment using Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP). Collaborates directly with requesting offices to clarify ambiguous specifications or secure necessary technical data. Conducts comprehensive market research to determine commercialize and verify if requirements can b