Purchasing Agent

About

Overview

Hiring Path:

• Open to the public

Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:

This position is open to:

•  All Interested Applicants / All Sources

For USEFM – FP grade is 07. Actual FP salary authorized by Washington D.C.

Security Clearance Required:

Public Trust – Background Investigation

Appointment Type

Permanent

Appointment Type Details:

Indefinite subject to successful completion of probationary period

Marketing Statement:

We encourage you to review the Eight (8) Qualities of Overseas Employees before you apply.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO):  The U.S. Mission provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation.

“Recruiting for diversity, hiring based on merit”

Summary:

The U.S. Mission in Cameroon is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the Purchasing Agent position in the General Services Office (GSO).

Supervisory Position:

No

Relocation Expenses Reimbursed:

No

Duties

The incumbent processes offshore and local procurement actions for all agencies subscribed to International Cooperative Administrative Support Services (ICASS). Prepares purchase instruments (Petty Cash, Blanket Purchase Agreement-BPA Calls, Purchase Orders, Task/Delivery Orders, Contracts, Material Stock Request-MSR and Requisitions) for all goods and services required by the mission.  Procures items offshore online with the U.S. Government purchase card for orders with a total value of less than $3,500.  Assists in the preparation of quarterly and annual reports required by the Department.  Assists in reviewing invoices to ensure billings are correct and proper for payment.  Assists in initiating follow-ups for outstanding purchase orders. Manages all personal procurement electronic files.

The Purchasing Agent will report directly to the Procurement Supervisor.

Qualifications and Evaluations

Requirements:

All selected candidates must be able to obtain and hold a:

• • Security Certificate; or

• • Public Trust – background investigation Security Clearance.

All selected candidates will be subject to a background investigation and may be subject to a pre-employment medical exam.

The selected candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period upon receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.

Education Requirements:

Completion of High School (“A” Level or Baccalauréat) is required.

Evaluations:

You will be evaluated against the qualifications and requirements in this vacancy announcement.
You may be asked to complete a pre-employment language or skills test.
You must complete the application form and provide the required documents.  Your application must address all the position qualifications and requirements including education, experience, language, and any knowledge/skills/abilities listed.  If you fail to submit a complete application, then your application may be disqualified for this position.

Qualifications:

Experience: A minimum of two (2) years of experience in procurement or purchasing work in an international organization or large local institution is required.

Language: 

• • Good working knowledge (speaking, reading, writing) in English.

• • Limited knowledge (speaking, reading, writing) in French.

This may be tested.

Job Knowledge: Knowledge of local market practices and foreign supplies.

Skills And Abilities: Basic mathematics ability required, negotiating skills, excellent customer service skills and diplomacy are required.  Must be computer literate (MS Word, MS Excel).  Must be able to work on special computer procurement programs.

How to Apply

How to Apply:

Click the “Apply to This Vacancy” button at the top of the page to begin your application.  For an instructional video on how to apply click here.

Please address all relevant experience, education, language skills (including English), and job-related skills or requirements in your application.

You may edit your application any time before the vacancy closing date. If you fail to submit a complete application by the vacancy closing date of this vacancy, then your application may be disqualified for this position.

For a copy of the complete position description, please contact the HR Office.

To request a reasonable accommodation, please contact the HR Office.

We foster a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and accessible workplace where employees can be themselves.  We invite qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply.

Required Documents:

Please upload all applicable documents to your application. If you fail to submit a complete application, then your application may be disqualified for this position.

All Applicants:

• • Residency Permit (if applicable)

• • Work Permit (if applicable)

• • High School or equivalent

• • Work Attestation(s)

In addition, Eligible Family Member (EFM) Applicants must submit:

• • Copy of Sponsor’s Travel Orders/Assignment Notification (or equivalent)

• • Passport copy

• • DD-214 – Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs, or other supporting documentation (if applicable)

• • SF-50 (if applicable)

Next Steps:

Once the Vacancy Announcement (VA) closes:

Applications meeting the minimum education and experience requirements will be screened by HR Office and the Selecting Official(s).

ONLY shortlisted applicants will be contacted by email for mandatory language and/or subject matter tests.

ONLY successful tested applicants will be contacted by email for interviews.

ONLY tested and/or interviewed applicants will be notified by email of the results.

 

For Selected Applicants:

HR Office will send a Conditional Offer with the security certification and medical clearance requirements.

The security certification is a 2–4-month process and is done by the Regional Security Office (RSO), who will contact the applicant once he/she completes the requirements provided with the Conditional Offer.

The medical clearance is covered by the U.S. Embassy, and will be completed by the applicant separately, during the security certification process.

Once HR Office receives the medical clearance and the security certification, the applicant will receive a Formal Offer with an agreed start date.

For more information on applying for jobs or employment with us, please visit the U.S. Mission website https://cm.usembassy.gov/jobs/#apply.

Thank you for your application and your interest in working with us.