Purchasing Agent

Global Business Solutions. • Montgomery, AL

16d • Onsite

About The Position

GBSI is seeking a Purchasing Agent in Montgomery, Alabama. The position supports the U.S. Air Force Credential Program Office (CPO) at Maxwell Air Force Base, helping incorporate civilian credentialing opportunities into enlisted Airmen’s personal and professional development and supporting their transition to the civilian workforce. The position is on site and reports to both the customer and the GBSI Purchasing Manager. The starting rate is $18.27 per hour.

Requirements

• An associate degree is required; years of experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree.
• At least 3 years of pertinent experience in automated education management or other personnel management databases.
• A DoD-issued Favorable NACLC Investigation is required at the start.
• Experience with the Academic Institution Portal (AIP) and AFAEMS, or a comparable system, managing the maintenance and updating of education records.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Prior military experience.

Responsibilities

• Identify, load, and verify certifications relevant to Air Force specialties.
• Advise clients about appropriate and approved career-field-related credentials, available funding, and support requirements.
• Create educational goals in the Air Force Automated Education Management System (AFAEMS), along with approval and funding requests for government-team approval.
• Load and monitor funding requests and receipts for approved credentialing support.
• Purchase approved civilian and industry credentialing exams, course materials, exam preparation materials, and exam preparation courses through credentialing agencies and vendors.
• Maintain accurate purchasing documentation and records.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree