# Purchasing Agent

Hiring organization: [U.S. Coast Guard](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/u-s-coast-guard)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/c87b6e8a-0192-47c5-8fa2-c540035bf882

Listed on U.S. Coast Guard's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Seniority: Mid
- Location: Ketchikan, AK
- Salary: 57055 – 74173 USD per year

## Summary

A federal purchasing role within the U.S. Coast Guard that handles procurement of materials, supplies, services, and equipment using simplified acquisition procedures and competitive open-market methods. This position suits someone with federal contracting experience who can negotiate vendor agreements, analyze pricing, and manage contracts from award through completion.

_Our summary, not U.S. Coast Guard's wording._

## Skills named

Vendor Negotiation

## Required

- One full year of specialized federal purchasing experience at GS-6 level or equivalent
- Ability to determine price reasonableness and perform cost/price analysis
- Experience applying technical purchasing methods and procedures
- Experience negotiating pre-award and post-award contract changes
- Ability to establish and maintain vendor relations

Apply on U.S. Coast Guard's site: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/890642100