Angestellte/r (Einkauf)
Vilseck, Germany
Ausschreibungsbereich
WHO MAY APPLY?
Current INTERNAL Local National Employees throughout Germany. This covers all current Local National employees of the U.S. Forces in Germany, including U.S. Air Force and AAFES-Europe within Germany.
AND
EXTERNAL Local National Applicants, who reside in Germany.
Hauptaufgaben
Responsible for processing requisitions for ordering supplies, materials, spare parts, tools, office materials and services including specific research for unusual, hard to find and urgent items associated with multiple missions of the project and a complex range of military equipment and industrial equipment. Ensures requisitions contain proper justifications, authorizations and funding sources. Works with requestors to resolve problems and clarify questionable requests. Ensures mandatory government sources are used to obtain materials and services. Verifies and coordinates availability of funding, use of proper cost accounts and resource codes are used. Works with AO to resolve questionable accounts. Assists in developing and implementing local procedures for purchasing and material/service receipt. Purchases items under Micro-Purchase limits using ordering officer authority with government purchase card. Initiates purchase requests for submission to Contracting Division for supplies, materials, and services that exceed Micro-purchase limits. Maintains requisition tracking system to monitor status of all requisitions processed. Responsible for all phases of the procurement from limitation to purchase or recommendation of a wide variety of goods and services. Responsible for the data input, tracking and monitoring through various systems like GFEBS, AXOL, GSA and PIEE (Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment). Reviews and analyzes requisition and acquisition documents for regulatory compliance. Coordinates with technical personnel for classification as necessary and maintains contacts with business representatives, cost and price analyzes, planning, accounting, and technical specialists. Determines the availability of sources and the appropriate method of acquisition agreement. Initiates and coordinates required procurement actions, to include determining the availability of desired services or materials, obtaining cost information, ensuring funding priority, availability, and directing issuance of mandate purchasing or procurement instruments. Receives and evaluates requests for equipment, supplies, and services. Determines proper kind, quality, and quantity cost effectiveness and life cycle of the stated requirements. Validates all sole source requirements through review and comparison of commercial manufacturer's technical data with Army Contracting Standard specifications. Monitors performance of vendors through contracts with suppliers and representatives of organizations making purchases and through review of report, integrated supply and inventory control management, and administrative support for other tasks. Resolves disputes over equipment and supply specifications, maintenance requirements, delivery dates, invoices, types and methods of shipments. Report durable and nonexpendable items to PBO and prepare all documents necessary for PBO to update customers hand receipts.
Operates the STAMIS GCSS-A or equivalent system. Software suite is primarily used to automate and document processes used in organizational and field support maintenance level. Activates the system by powering on the logic module, printing equipment and the operator/user terminals. Employee applies broad knowledge of logistics management (supply, maintenance, distribution, and transportation and facilities functions) in order to prepare reports and documentation related to management and operation of maintenance facility and asset control. Monitors system performance to identify messages, or indicators on system failures in programs or equipment. Reviews input data to ensure its contents meet the criteria established for proper processing. Determines appropriate operation mode, i.e. batch or real time processing, and monitors work request flow/status to ensure sustained efficient computer utilization. Determines requirements, reviews results and output data/reports in terms of achievements of quantity and quality of work products and efficient data processing. Performs all daily, weekly, monthly and annual reports required by GCSS-A-1 User Manual and SOP for GCSS-A. Performs necessary training as required, on – or off-site, which may be conducted online or in a classroom.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifikationsanforderungen
Applicants must be in possession of a German driver's license class B.
German driver's license class CE/C1E desired.
Office automation skills are required.
Explanations to the E&T Levels (Education & Training Levels) can be found at the link "Description of the Education & Training Levels".
https://portal.chra.army.mil/mnrs?sys_id=0a86e971cd2d2d10aaffb5ebb50f5ac9&view=sp&id=mnrs_kb_article&table=kb_knowledge
C-4a:
E&T Level I: 2 years of creditable experience as defined in A below.
Current employees who do not meet E&T Level I and who are not in the same or similar occupation must have 2 additional years of creditable experience as described in A below.
E&T Level II: 1 year of creditable experience as defined in A below.
E&T Level III and above: No additional experience required.
Current employees who have served one year in the same or similar occupation are qualified for the next higher grade.
Experience A: Included clerical work in an office or store, working with computers, bookkeeping, making and recording inventories, telephone marketing, arranging for events or as a cashier, etc.
C-5:
E&T Level I: 2 years of creditable experience as defined in A below PLUS 1 year of experience as defined in B below.
Current employees who do not meet E&T Level I and who are not in the same or similar occupation must have 2 additional years of creditable experience as described in A below.
E&T Level II: 1 year of creditable experience as defined in A below PLUS 1 year of experience as defined in B below.
E&T Level III and above: No additional experience required.
Current employees who have served one year in the same or similar occupation are qualified for the next higher grade.
Experience A: Included clerical work in an office or store, working with computers, bookkeeping, making and recording inventories, telephone marketing, arranging for events or as a cashier, etc.
Experience B: Experience in the same or similar line of work as the job for which considered. The experience must demonstrate that the applicant possesses the particular knowledge, skills and abilities required in the position. The predominant experience must have been gained at a comparable level of difficulty to the position to be filled.
LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY LEVEL:
English Language Proficiency level B2 AND German Language Proficiency level C1 required.
Description of the Language Levels:
https://portal.chra.army.mil/mnrs?sys_id=13a66d71cd2d2d10aaffb5ebb50f5aa0&view=sp&id=mnrs_kb_article&table=kb_knowledge
Auswahlkriterien auswählen
General Information for LN Job Announcements - please read:
https://portal.chra.army.mil/mnrs?sys_id=77e3ac4a5ce32110924578e08ba9227c&view=sp&id=mnrs_kb_article&table=kb_knowledge
Beschäftigungsbedingungen
This is a permanent fulltime position (38.5/week).
Position may be filled at the C-4A or at the full performance level, C-05. The incumbent may be non-competitively promoted to the next higher or full performance level in accordance with regulatory requirements, upon completion of required training, and recommendation of supervisor.
If requirement exists, the incumbent of this position is obligated to perform TDY within and outside Germany, shift work, weekend and holiday work.
Employee must be able to lift and carry up to 40 lbs.
WE OFFER:
- a global employer who stands for cultural diversity and equal opportunities
- employment in an international environment with a welcoming atmosphere
- high level of job security and attractive pay under German tariff agreements (CTA II; Protection Agreement) including, but not limited to, the following tariff entitlements:
- 30 days of annual leave; 36 days for severely handicapped employees (additional time-off on 24 & 31 December per tariff agreement)
- vacation and Christmas pay (total of 13 monthly salaries)
- various additional social benefits (e.g., employer pension scheme through Allianz group insurance; property accrual payments)
Beyond the tariff agreement,
- usually time off on 8-9 U.S. holidays due to work hour redistribution (governed by shop agreement)
- employer-specific programs for flexible work schedules; mobile work; length-of-service/performance awards
- health promotion and fitness programs, including free use of employer-run fitness centers.