Overview
THIS IS A PROPOSED POSITION.
GBSI is seeking an purchasing professional for the role of Purchasing Agent in Montgomery, AL.This position supports the U.S. Air Force’s efforts to incorporate civilian credentialing opportunities for enlisted Airmen in their personal and professional development and to assist them in transitioning to the civilian workforce. The Purchasing Manager serves as Task Lead for GBSI Purchasing Agents. The Purchasing Manager reports to the GBSI Program Manager and AF Credentialing Opportunities On-Line (COOL) Program Manager.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for ensuring clients are successful acquiring academic credentials and approved professional certifications IAW AF COOL priorities and procedures.
• Task Lead is a technical staff member who identifies, loads, and verifies certifications relevant to Air Force Specialties and provides guidance to the Task Team and reports to the Program Manager on task progress.
• Manages and recommends approval to government oversight team the purchases of licensure and certification tests, preparatory courses, and approved study materials.
• Manages budget for AF COOL-approved credentialing purchases. Ensures completion within the scheduled timeframe consistent with the AF COOL scope of work.
• Organizes, directs, and coordinates the planning and production of all activities associated AF COOL purchasing tasks.
• Extensive use of Air Force Automated Education Management System (AFAEMS) and other credentialing databases.
• Additional duties as may be assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience leading tasks, mentoring and guiding staff.
• Experience working with the Academic Institution Portal (AIP) and AFAEMS or comparable system, managing maintenance and update of education records.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products.
• Good communication skills.
• Prior military experience preferred.

About GBSI

Established in 1995, Global Business Solutions, Inc. offers customers a distinctive blend of information technology capabilities, education and training services, and information assurance solutions. Managed by a team of executive leaders experienced in the field of information technology and training services within the industry and government, GBSI prides itself on exceeding expectations. Our award-winning solutions give clients the support tools needed to successfully deliver in evolving environments with confidence.

GBSI is dedicated to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. GBSI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action-Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO/AA statement, please visit http://www.gbsi.com/EEO.  U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision:

GBSI will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with GBSI’s legal duty to furnish information.

Drug Free Workplace:
We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.