Supervisory Procurement Specialist

Summary

About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and is located at the Business Operations Flight on Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan.

Duties

• This position resides in the 18 FSS Business Operations Flight and reports directly to the Business Operations Flight Chief. The primary purpose of this position is to direct, manage, and analyze comprehensive business operations, strategic procurement, and logistics support programs for the 18 FSS Business Services Flight. The incumbent serves as a key business advisor, overseeing complex purchasing capacities, inventory management, fixed asset accountability, and central warehousing operations. Formulates, implements, and assesses short- and long-term organizational business plans and goals to optimize the utilization of NAF resources. Analyzes squadron missions, operational workflows, and logistical processes to identify systemic inefficiencies and draft proactive, data-driven solutions that enhance overall mission readiness. Conducts comprehensive business operations analyses, evaluating supply chain metrics and financial trends to recommend strategic actions and optimize program expenditures. Serves as the principal business advisor to flight leadership and activity managers, providing authoritative guidance on complex central business operations, resource allocations, and investment strategies. Interprets, applies, and ensures strict compliance with overarching Air Force, DoD, federal, and host nation procurement regulations, establishing robust internal operating procedures to operationalize these legal directives. Directs comprehensive warehousing, logistics, and property control operations. Exercises full accountability for a NAF property and equipment portfolio valued at $5M+, a diverse retail and supply inventory valued at $3M+, and specialized support facilities (including commercial refrigeration units, storage yards, and repair shops). Manages the life cycle, maintenance, operator training, and licensing for a specialty vehicle and heavy equipment fleet (10+ units). Develops and monitors the operational budget; coordinates and negotiates with local vendors and commercial contractors to secure cost-effective procurement agreements within strict budgetary limits. Exercises full administrative and technical supervision over a diverse workforce of Nonappropriated Fund (NAF) and Local National (LN) employees. Plans, assigns, and schedules work based on organizational priorities. Evaluates subordinate performance, provides targeted training and developmental opportunities, and constructively resolves employee relations and workplace issues. Performs other duties as assigned. Position is a position of trust. If interested in this position please preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13042329

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Open to everyone. Applicants will be categorized by preference(s) and/or priority consideration eligibilities. An applicant's eligibility will be determined based on eligibility claimed in the questionnaire and proof of eligibility MUST be provided with application by the closing date, 09/08/2026 Business Based Action Family Member Preference Outside Applicant Veteran Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran Transition Hiring Preference In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Qualifying Experience: Must possess a mastery of business operations, supply chain management, and retail logistics. Must have high-level experience requiring planning, organizing, and directing the work of an operation with diverse functions. Experience must be at a level which demonstrates the analytical and managerial ability to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities described above. Must have comprehensive experience in the strategic purchasing, accounting, and storage of supplies and retail sale/perishable inventory, including weighted average based inventory management. Advanced experience in complex asset management, including the acquisition, accountability, and disposition of high-value property. Experience in vehicle fleet management, repair & maintenance oversight, and heavy machinery operator training and licensing operations. Advanced proficiency in automated retail sales, complex inventory management systems, and business-based point of sales. Strong communication skills, with the ability to effectively brief leadership orally and in writing in English. Sound Japanese conversational skills are highly preferred. Demonstrated managerial experience in a business-based retail sales (food and durable/nondurable goods) and services activity.

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. This position does not allow for education substitution in order to qualify.

How to apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 09/08/2026 to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJobs account to apply. If you do not have a USAJobs account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package and submit the application. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJobs account or your application will be incomplete. It is your responsibility to verify that your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan. Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Applicant . To verify or check the status of your application, log into your USAJobs account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date of your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/ .