Purchasing Clerk jobs in El Paso, TX

Purchasing Clerk initiates, prepares, processes, and verifies purchase orders following established guidelines to purchase materials and goods by required delivery dates. Inputs transactions and administers a purchasing and contracts system or database. Being a Purchasing Clerk interacts with suppliers to obtain favorable pricing terms, product specifications, monitor availability, and optimize savings. Expedites delayed orders and resolves issues with changes, returns, replacements, and credit arrangements. Additionally, Purchasing Clerk coordinates with internal teams to ensure that procurement needs are met promptly and efficiently. Requires a high school diploma. Typically reports to a supervisor or team leader. The Purchasing Clerk works under the close direction of senior personnel in the functional area. Possesses a moderate understanding of general aspects of the job. May require 0-1 year of general work experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Purchasing Agent
  • U.S. Department of Justice
  • El Paso, TX FULL_TIME
  • Summary

    This position is located in the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), El Paso Intelligence Division, El Paso, Texas.

    This job is open to
    Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)

    Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.

    Federal employees - Competitive service

    Current or former competitive service federal employees.

    Individuals with disabilities

    Internal to an agency

    Current federal employees of this agency.

    Land & base management

    Certain current or former term or temporary federal employees of a land or base management agency.

    Military spouses

    Special authorities

    Individuals eligible under a special authority not listed above, but defined in the federal hiring regulations.

    Veterans

    Clarification from the agency

    Merit Promotion, VEOA Eligibles

    Duties

    As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service.

    As a Purchasing Agent your typical work assignments may include:

    Processes purchase requests through delivery orders, government purchase card, purchase orders, blanket purchase agreements, and memoranda of understanding.
    Develops purchasing/solicitation strategy by analyzing a variety of information, such as specifications, FAR parts, history files, market conditions, item characteristics, or catalogs, and analyzing various tradeoffs, such as cost of renting vs. purchasing, free services included, vendor reputation or previous performance, etc.
    Enters into a variety of purchase action types.
    Performs in-depth analysis of specifications for specialized or "made to order" equipment.
    Develops recommendations for award based on terms of purchase order or bids/quotations.

    Requirements
    Conditions of Employment
    Must be a U.S. Citizen
    You must submit to a pre-employment drug test.
    Employment is subject to the successful completion of a background investigation, verification of qualifications, completion of onboarding forms, submission of required documents, and any other job-related requirement before or after appointment.
    Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
    You may be required to serve a probationary period.
    Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
    DEA uses e-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States.
    Selective Service: Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see http://www.sss.gov/).
    If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete a Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE-450.
    Qualifications
    Applicants must meet the Specialized Experience requirements as noted below. Qualification claims will be subject to verification.

    You must demonstrate in your resume at least one (1) year of qualifying specialized experience.
    Specialized experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

    One year of specialized experience for this position includes:

    GS-07: Must have one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-06 level or pay band in the Federal service that includes performing the following duties: reviewing purchase requests for completeness and accuracy; employing a number of conventional methods to resolve a variety of purchasing problems; processing purchasing requests on a wide variety of office equipment, supplies, and services; and issuing modifications and purchase order awards.

    GS-08: Must have one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-07 level or pay band in the Federal service that includes performing the following duties: performing complex purchasing work procuring equipment and supplies for an agency; negotiating blanket purchase orders and memoranda of understanding; recommending revisions to statement of work or specifications; and performing comprehensive cost analysis on goods and services.

    All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

    Competencies: Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competencies in the following areas:

    Contracting/Procurement
    Customer Service
    Oral Communication
    Writing

    Time-In-Grade Requirement: Applicants who are current Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement (as defined in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F).

    It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date of this job opportunity announcement. Your resume serves as the basis for qualification determinations and must highlight your most relevant and significant experience as it relates to this job opportunity announcement. Be clear and specific when describing your work history, human resources cannot make assumptions regarding your experience. Your application will be rated based on your resume.
    Education

    This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

    Additional information

    Background Investigation: To ensure the accomplishment of its mission, DEA requires each and every employee to be reliable and trustworthy. To meet those standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully complete a background investigation (Critical-Sensitive/Top Secret, Special-Sensitive/Top Secret, or Non-critical Sensitive/Secret). This review includes financial issues such as delinquency in the payment of debts, child support and/or tax obligations, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs. Must be able to perform the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation. DEA committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and, therefore, conducts random and other drug testing of its employees in order to ensure a safe and healthy work environment.

    EEO POLICY STATEMENT

    Veterans' Preference: Certain veterans are eligible to apply as a status candidate under the Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA). View Feds Hire vets for more information on veterans' preference see http://www.fedshirevets.gov/.

    Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.

    Interagency/Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP/CTAP): This program applies to Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed, or employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: (1) meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; (2) be rated well-qualified for the position with a score of 80 or above; and, (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. Well-Qualified includes those applicants whose knowledge, skills, and abilities clearly exceed the minimum qualification requirements for the position. For more information visit: http://www.opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.asp

    Additional selections may be made beyond the total number of vacancies specified using this vacancy announcement. Further selections may also be made for additional organizational divisions and/or units within the duty location(s) listed above.

    Benefits
    How You Will Be Evaluated

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

    Applicants will only be considered for the Eligibilities for which they claim in the job questionnaire AND must provide the supporting documentation. Applicants will not be considered for Eligibilities for which they did not claim, regardless of the documentation submitted with the application.

    You will be evaluated for this position based on your experience and/or education reflected in your resume. Your resume must support your responses to the job specific assessment questionnaire. To remain in consideration for this position, please ensure your resume covers this requirement and that your resume has been successfully submitted as part of your on-line application package.

    NOTE: Your resume and supporting documentation will be verified. If you rated yourself higher than what is supported by your application material, you may be excluded from consideration for this job opportunity announcement. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

    We will review your resume and supporting documentation to ensure you meet the minimum qualification requirements. If you meet the minimum qualifications, your experience, education, and training will be rated using an assessment questionnaire.

    If you are best qualified, you may be referred to the hiring manager for consideration and may be called for an interview.

    ASSESSMENT QUESTIONNAIRE: You must submit a completed assessment questionnaire. Unless otherwise stated, we will only use the information above to determine your qualifications. Not providing the required information may result in a determination that you do not meet minimum requirements for the position (e.g., an ineligible rating) or a lower rating.

    Required Documents

    RESUME: Your resume must thoroughly describe how your skills and experiences align to the criteria defined in the "Qualifications" section of this announcement and it must support your responses to the assessment questionnaire. We cannot assume you have performed the necessary experience required for this position regardless of your employment history or academic career.

    To ensure all of the essential information is in your resume, we encourage you to use the USAJOBS online Resume Builder. If you choose to use your own resume, you must ensure it contains all of the required information and you organize it so we can associate the following information for each experience/position: Job title; Name of employer; Beginning and ending dates of employment (month/day/year format); Hours worked per week. We will assume full-time unless otherwise stated. We will prorate part-time employment in crediting experience; Detailed description of job duties, accomplishments, related skills, and responsibilities to include any supervisory/managerial responsibilities and number of staff supervised (if applicable) and; Series and grade or equivalent (if a federal position). If the position has an education requirement or you are qualifying based on education, submit a legible copy of your unofficial college transcript from an accredited college/university. The transcript copy must reflect the college/university name and/or logo. Applicants are highly encouraged to proactively order a copy of their official transcripts to be delivered to their home address so transcripts will be readily available if selected. If selected, you will be required to provide official transcripts prior to establishing your start date.

    OPM must authorize employment offers for former or current Political Appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C or Non-Career SES employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information. Submit proof of your former or current status, such as your SF-50. Please see here.

    Competitive Status Verification: All current and former Federal employees must submit an SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, documenting proof of competitive status, tenure, position, and grade level. Most recent SF-50 (i.e., dated within the last 52 weeks from the closing date of this vacancy announcement).
    Examples of appropriate SF-50's include: Government wide GS pay adjustment received in January 2024; or appointment to new position.

    Note: If you are a current Federal employee and your agency has not processed an SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, within the last 52 weeks, please provide a brief statement why (e.g., due to budgetary restriction, etc.).

    Time-in-Grade Verification: An SF-50 showing your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. If the most recent SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you possess one-year time-in-grade, as required by the announcement. In this instance, you must provide an additional SF-50 that clearly demonstrates one-year time-in-grade. Award 50's do not provide sufficient information and will not be accepted for the purpose of verifying time-in-grade.
    Examples of appropriate SF-50's include: Promotion, Within Rate Increase (WRI/WGI), or Appointment/Conversion of Appointment.

    Do not include a photograph or video of yourself, or any sensitive information (age, date of birth, marital status, protected health information, religious affiliation, social security number, etc.) on your resume or cover letter. We will not access web pages linked on your resume or cover letter to determine your qualifications.

    REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION FOR CAREER TRANSITION CLAIMS If you are claiming special priority selection rights under the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP), submit a copy of your agency notice, most recent performance rating and most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, noting your current position, grade level and duty location. If you have never worked for the federal government, you are not ICTAP eligible. To be considered eligible, you must be placed in the well-qualified category for this position. Please see ICTAP eligibility.

    If you do not provide the required information, we will assume you are not eligible or you do not wish to be considered for any preference or eligibility.

    Please do not submit any other supplementary documentation that is not requested of you. To protect your personal information, we will only send your resume and cover letter to the selecting official or hiring manager.

    If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

    Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

    Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

    How to Apply

    To apply for this position, please read and follow all instructions in this announcement, complete the online application, and submit the documentation specified in the "Required Documents" section. Your complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM Eastern Time (ET) on 02/23/2024to receive consideration.

    1. To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply.
    2. Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. See the "Required Documents" section for any additional forms and/or supplemental materials required.
    3. Read all Eligibility questions and respond accordingly to any Eligibility you wish to claim. You will only be considered for those Eligibility questions (Status Applicant, Reinstatement, Schedule A, etc.) you respond in the affirmative to, regardless of what documentation you submit. We cannot assume you intended to respond differently to a question based on other information in your application package.
    4. Complete the assessment questionnaire. Applicants are asked all questions regardless of their consideration preferences. We will only consider you for the grades, series, locations, specialties, and other considerations that you self-identify as being qualified for or interested in. Preview assessment questionnaire before you apply: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12310077
    5. Verify all required documentation is included in your application package, review your responses to the assessment questionnaire for accuracy, and then submit your application.
    We cannot assume responsibility or grant extensions for personal issues (e.g., troubles navigating the application process, loss of internet, not understanding a question) when applying to our announcements.

    For resume writing guidance, please visit the following resources: USAJOBS Resource Center, and the USAJOBS Resume Writing Video Tutorial.

    Reasonable Accommodations Request: Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process should follow the instructions in the job opportunity announcement. For any part of the remaining hiring process, applicants should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. A reasonable accommodation is any change to a job, the work environment, or the way things are usually done that enables an individual with a disability to apply for a job, perform job duties or receive equal access to job benefits. You can request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the application or hiring process or while on the job. Requests are considered on a case-by-case basis. Learn more about disability employment and reasonable accommodations or how to contact an agency.

    If applying online poses an extreme hardship, you may request alternate application procedures to submit your application package. Contact the Human Resources office listed on the announcement between the business hours of 8:15 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. ET at least 2 working days prior to the closing date of this announcement. The application package for alternate application procedures must be submitted and received in the Human Resources office no later than 11:59 p.m. ET on the closing date of this announcement. Paper applications and information sent by mail will not be accepted.

    Agency contact information
    Jessica Wayland
    Phone

    571-362-0503

    Email

    Jessica.E.Wayland@dea.gov

    Address

    Drug Enforcement Administration
    Do Not Send Postal Mail
    Springfield, VA 21310
    US

    Next steps

    Once you submit your application, we will assess your experience and training, identify the qualified applicants, and refer those applications to the hiring manager for further consideration and interviews. We will notify you by email the outcome after each of these steps has been completed. Your status will also be updated on your USAJOBS account throughout the process. We expect to make a selection within 60 days of the closing date of this announcement. If you are selected, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation.

    At the discretion of the agency, you may be contacted via phone or email for an interview or to provide additional information up to several months from the closing date of the announcement. Please ensure you have provided accurate contact information. To remain in consideration, you must respond in a timely manner to our correspondence and requests for documentation or information throughout the hiring process.

    If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete an Optional Form 306, Declaration for Federal Employment, and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application, prior to entry on duty. False statements on any part of the application may result in withdrawal of offer of employment, dismissal after beginning work, fine, or imprisonment.

    Any offers of employment made pursuant to this announcement will be consistent with all applicable authorities, including Presidential Memoranda, Executive Orders, interpretive U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) guidance, and Office of Management and Budget plans and policies concerning hiring. These authorities are subject to change.

    If selected, you may be required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE Form 450 to determine if a conflict or an appearance of a conflict exists between your financial interest and your prospective position with the agency. This information is required annually. For information, visit the DEA Ethics website: DEA Ethics and Standards of Conduct .
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Financial Purchasing Analyst
  • Fred Loya Insurance
  • El Paso, TX FULL_TIME
  • Essential Duties: Review, evaluate and negotiate large budget contract terms and proposals Perform expense analysis leading to operating cost savings and efficiency opportunities Liaison between major...
  • 11 Days Ago

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Pharmacy Purchasing Tech
  • University of New Mexico - Hospitals
  • El Paso, TX FULL_TIME
  • Department: Pharmacy - SRMCFTE: 1.00Full TimeShift: DaysPosition Summary:Perform a variety of purchasing and inventory duties in support of assigned area. Monitor and stock pharmacy inventory supplies...
  • 11 Days Ago

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Clerk
  • Penske
  • El Paso, TX OTHER
  • POSITION PURPOSE: Diverse responsibilities which will ensure individual’s skills are utilized in any area of need on a daily basis as directed by the Warehouse Manager/Supervisor. Process Inbound/outb...
  • 7 Days Ago

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Director of Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing - El Paso, Texas
  • Baker Tilly Public Sector Executive Recruitment
  • El Paso, TX FULL_TIME
  • First review of resumes occurs on December 18, 2023.The City of El Paso, Texas (est. pop. 678,415), is a dynamic and vibrant community located on the US-Mexico border. Referred to as “Sun City,” a mon...
  • 4 Days Ago

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Japanese Bilingual Purchasing Assistant / El Paso, TX / Business / DIR-MUT
  • BTI Solutions
  • El Paso, TX FULL_TIME
  • Scheduled work hours: M-Th: 9AM – 6PM; F: 8AM – 5PM; 1 hr. lunch. OT may apply Essential Job Functions • Manages procurement of food and non-food items from other MTC locations and vendors nationwide ...
  • 3 Days Ago

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Inspection Sales/Account Manager
  • Western States Fire Protection
  • El Paso, TX
  • Western States Fire Protection (WSFP) and its subsidiaries are more than a company.We are a family of unique individuals...
  • 3/19/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Material Coordinator (UME), Fort Bliss TX
  • Technica LLC
  • El Paso, TX
  • Technica LLC seeks to recruit for the position of Material Coordinator on a Government contract with a place of performa...
  • 3/19/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Delivery Driver
  • Aarons, Inc.
  • El Paso, TX
  • **Overview** Our Delivery Drivers represent the face of Aarons after all, theyre on the front lines interacting with our...
  • 3/19/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Early Morning Stock Associate
  • Ross Stores
  • El Paso, TX
  • Our values start with our people, join a team that values you! We are the nation's largest off-price retailer with over ...
  • 3/18/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Commercial Car Buyer | Automotive
  • Pull A Part of El Paso
  • El Paso, TX
  • Job Type Full-time Description "When your car doesn't work, your life doesn't work!" That's our motto here at Pull-A-Par...
  • 3/17/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Customer Support Specialist - Work From Home>
  • Good Dog
  • El Paso, TX
  • [Customer Service / Fully Remote] - Anywhere in U.S. / Up to $50K per year / Great benefits - As a Customer Support Spec...
  • 3/17/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Director of Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing - El Paso, Texas
  • Baker Tilly
  • El Paso, TX
  • Salary: $108,740.00 - $201,600.00 Annually Location : El Paso, TX Job Type: Full-Time Job Number: 00190 Job Classificati...
  • 3/17/2024 12:00:00 AM

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CDL A or B Driver
  • SRS Distribution Inc
  • El Paso, TX
  • CDL A or B Driver page is loaded **CDL A or B Driver** **CDL A or B Driver** locationsEl Paso, TX time typeFull time pos...
  • 3/17/2024 12:00:00 AM

El Paso is located at the intersection of three states (Texas, New Mexico, and Chihuahua) and two countries (the U.S. and Mexico). It is the only major Texas city on Mountain Time. Ciudad Juarez used to be on Central Time, but both cities are now on Mountain Time. El Paso is closer to the capital cities of four other states - Phoenix, Arizona (345 miles away); Santa Fe, New Mexico, (273 miles away); Ciudad Chihuahua, Chihuahua, (218 miles away), and Hermosillo, Sonora (325 miles away) - than it is to the capital of its own state, Austin (528 miles away). It is closer to Los Angeles, California...
Source: Wikipedia (as of 04/11/2019). Read more from Wikipedia
Income Estimation for Purchasing Clerk jobs
$37,680 to $49,217
El Paso, Texas area prices
were up 1.2% from a year ago