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Currently, ManTech is seeking a motivated, career and customer-oriented Purchasing Agent to join our Allied Logistics Engineering Capabilities Sustainment (ALECS) team. The selected candidate will assist in providing sustainment support services (operational engineering and logistics support) globally for some 25,000 vehicles including the Army's Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected vehicles, or MRAPs.

Important Note : Selected candidates without an ACTIVE German/E.U. Work Visa will be required to work the first 90 days in a Temporary role while obtaining their Visa . Once an E.U. Work Visa is approved, then you will be offered a Full-Time German Contract . If accepted, then you will be subjected to paying German taxes, obtaining German Healthcare, and working within the guidelines of the German labor system.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Purchasing Agent (Buyer) is responsible for assisting more senior positions and/or performing functional duties under the oversight of more senior positions.

• Responsible for purchasing a variety of complex or technical supplies or services.

• Evaluates bids, selects, and recommends suppliers. Negotiates price, delivery, quality, and service.

• Negotiates and settles with suppliers regarding damage claims, rejections, losses, return of materials, over-shipments, cancellations, and engineering changes.

• Has working knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR).

• Has daily contact with vendors; conducts limited market research; recommends suppliers, price, and delivery to the Buyer; ensures that all Purchase Requisitions are tracked until generated into a Purchase Order.

• Responsible for complying with corporate policies, procedures and underlying Federal, state, and/or local regulations concerning the purchase of goods, materials, or services. Responsible for updates to status reports, databases, and spreadsheets.

• Works in a team environment with independent assignments.

• Reviews, updates, and analyzes logistical data and parts within ManTech's proprietary database. Responds to request for logistics statistical data from ManTech Program Management Office and Government POC. Works closely and supports the Procurement Team with all aspects of Logistical Support. Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor. Proficient in MS Office, MS Outlook, Excel, and other office equipment.

Required Qualifications :

• Must obtain or already have an active Germany/E.U. Work VISA to be considered.

• H.S. Diploma or equivalent and three (3) to ten (10) years of experience.

• Working knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR).

• Familiarity with how requisitions are tracked until generated into a Purchase Order.

• Understands compliance requirements with corporate policies, procedures and underlying Federal, state, and/or local regulations concerning the purchase of goods, materials, or services.

• Experience in developing status reports, databases, and spreadsheets.

• Ability to plan, organize and manage multiple projects.

• Works in a team environment with independent assignments.

• Experience with the analysis of logistical data and parts within database.

• Proficient in MS Office, MS Outlook, Excel, and other office equipment.

• Ability to successfully pass a Pre-Employment Drug Screening.

• Possession of a valid European or German driver's license is required (OR) the ability to obtain a valid driving license before beginning employment.

Desired Qualifications:

• Familiarity with military or commercial logistics supply system as well as automated and manual supply systems and equipment serviceability standards and criteria.

• Prior training or maintenance experience on MRAP FOV systems preferable.

• Preferably familiar or knowledgeable with MRAP/RCV systems.

• Willingness to travel to hostile areas is desired.

• Willingness to travel to various US or OCONUS locations.

• Willingness to deploy to all/any of these locations, including Southwest Asia and South-Central Asia.

• Some OCONUS deployments may be to risky hostile ("war zone") environments which earn larger bonuses.

Clearance Requirements:

• Must have or be able to obtain and maintain a ( DoD) Public Trust clearance.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to balance, bend, carry, crouch, stretch and kneel.

• Must be able to push, pull, and reach.

• Must be able to work in high noise areas.

• Must be able to lift 50lbs and small parts.

• Must be able to work with computers and CRTs, and type on a computer keyboard.

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