Purchasing

Individuals in the Purchasing career field are typically purchasing agents or supervisory purchasing agents. This function requires the individuals to purchase, rent, or lease supplies, services, and equipment through either simplified acquisition procedures or placement of orders against pre-established contractual instruments. The primary objective of their work is the rapid delivery of goods and services in direct support of operational requirements. It requires knowledge of applicable laws, policies, and regulations and of commercial supply sources and common business practices for roles, prices, discounts, deliveries, stocks, and shipments.