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 You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation. To better expedite the hiring process, we recommend including full contact information (name, address, phone number, email, etc.) for professional and personal references on your resume. Other Information

Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. U.S. Citizens and Non-U.S. Nationals who have resided in the U.S. or U.S. Territory for three (3) or more consecutive years immediately preceding the start of Federal affiliation. All Federal NAF employees are required by PL 104-134 to have salary payments made by electronic funds transfer/direct deposit. Probationary period may be required. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from hiring preferences and priority consideration eligible. Additional selections may be made from this vacancy announcement for up to 60/90 days after the closing date. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is authorized based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government's interest. LQA is authorized. Post Allowance is authorized for Regular Full Time employment category. This is a Nonappropriated Fund (NAF) position carrying out Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) activities for the Air Force and Space Force. Applicants must be able to provide a REAL ID or present a combination of source identity documents authorized to facilitate access to the installation. Please contact the servicing HR Office with any questions.