U.S. Embassy & Consulates in India Hiring for Procurement Agent at Mumbai, Maharashtra Full Time

• Open to the public

Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:
For USEFM – FP is 07. Actual FP salary determined by Washington D.C.

For local/host country nationals, starting salary will be determined on the basis of qualification and experience, and/or salary history.

All Interested Applicants / All Sources

(Applicants who applied earlier need not reapply, as their applications will be considered)

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 read and understand the Eight (8) Qualities of Overseas Employees before you apply.

Summary:
The work schedule for this position is:
Full Time (40 hours per week)

Start Date: Candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time (4-6 weeks) of receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.

Applicants who applied earlier for this position do not need to reapply to this vacancy announcement.

Supervisory Position:
No

Relocation Expenses Reimbursed:
No

Travel Required:
Not Required

Duties

Serves as Locally Employed Staff Purchasing Agent in the General Services Office (Procurement section) and is part of a team of colleagues who deliver first-rate customer service to the U.S. Consulate General Mumbai employees. The position is responsible for preparing all major projects, complicated purchase orders, delivery orders, purchase card orders and their subsequent follow-up. Incumbent under the supervision of the Procurement Supervisor, is responsible for supporting the process for executing a wide variety overseas and local purchases. Incumbent procures a full range of goods and services for agencies under International Cooperative Administrative Service Standard (ICASS) service agreements. Procures locally, offshore and U.S. sources, utilizing all sanctioned methods including the Internet and purchase cards. Drafts and prepares contracts for review and award by the contracting Officer. Provides a variety of supplies and services utilizing contracts, purchase order, purchase card, blanket purchase agreement, delivery task orders, petty cash and against existing General Services Administration (GSA), Department of State or other U.S. Government contracts. Completes e-filing for each Procurement action. Make purchases using the Purchase card from overseas and on-line vendors. Reconcile the purchase card statements every month. Conduct market surveys to keep up to date on current availability of products and pricing. Assists cleared American personnel with secure random procurement from local sources by providing vendor information. Supervised by the General Service Officer in charge of Procurement.

Qualifications and Evaluations

Requirements:
EXPERIENCE: Three (3) years of progressively responsible, professional acquisition/procurement experience is required. Please describe your previous and current job responsibilities in detail.

Key Requirements:
Two years of university or college studies is required

Three years of professional acquisition/procurement experience is required.

English, Hindi and Marathi languages are required. (See language section)

Please attach all required documents to avoid automatic disqualification.

Education Requirements:
Two (2) years of university or college studies is required. Please specify the name of the Certificate/Degree/Diploma course and the major subjects for each qualification you possess.

Evaluations:
LANGUAGE: Fluency (speaking, reading and writing) in English is required. Good working knowledge (speaking, reading and writing) in Hindi is required. Limited knowledge (speaking, reading and writing) in Marathi is required. This may be tested. Please specify in your application your level of proficiency in each language listed here.

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.

Qualifications:
All applicants under consideration will be required to pass medical and security certifications.

Benefits and Other Info

Benefits:Agency Benefits:
Locally Employed Staff, including Members of Household (MOHs), and Third-Country Nationals (TCNs), working at the U.S. Consulate General in Mumbai may receive a compensation package that may include health, separation, and other benefits.

For EFMs, benefits should be discussed with the Human Resources Office.

The pay plan is assigned at the time of the conditional offer letter by the HR Office.

Other Information:
The U.S. Consulate General, Mumbai values a workforce of different backgrounds, cultures, and viewpoints. We strive to create a welcoming environment for all and we invite applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

For the current COVID-19 Requirements please visit the following link.

HIRING PREFERENCE SELECTION PROCESS: Applicants in the following hiring preference categories are extended a hiring preference in the order listed below. Therefore, it is essential that these applicants accurately describe their status on the application. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not eligible for a hiring preference.

HIRING PREFERENCE ORDER:
1. AEFM / USEFM who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran*

2. AEFM / USEFM

3. FS on LWOP and CS with reemployment rights **

• IMPORTANT: Applicants who claim status as a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran must submit a copy of their most recent DD-214 (“Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty”), Letter from Veterans’ Affairs which indicates the present existence of a service-connected disability dated within the past six months, equivalent documentation, or certification. A “certification” is any written document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions within 120 days after the certification is submitted by the applicant. The certification letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service. Acceptable documentation must be submitted in order for the preference to be given.

** This level of preference applies to all Foreign Service employees on LWOP and CS with re-employment rights back to their agency or bureau.

For more information (i.e., what is an EFM, USEFM, AEFM, MOH, etc.?) and for additional employment considerations, please visit the following link: https://careers.state.gov/downloads/files/definitions-for-va