Purchasing Agent
4 weeks ago
The position serves as a Purchasing Agent for the Logistics Service in a Veteran Affairs Health Care System (VA HCS) and supported catchment area.
Duties
This position performs procurement duties such as preparing, controlling, and reviewing procurement documents and reports; verify or abstract information contained in documents and reports; contact vendors to get status of orders and expedite delivery; maintain various procurement files; resolve a variety of shipment, payment, or other discrepancies; or perform other similar work in support of procurement programs and operations. The work requires a practical knowledge of procurement procedures, operations, regulations, and programs.
- Ability to compile, consolidate, organize, and summarize specific procurement information.
- Develops reports and spreadsheets, obtains and organizes files, and retrieves reports for briefings and presentation purposes.
- Reviews, assembles, and maintains procurement related files and related systems.
- Resolves minor disputes and informal complaints.
- Identifies needs or problems and determines recommended corrective actions, alternatives or solutions.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Performs procurement duties such as preparing, controlling, and reviewing procurement documents and reports
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:30 am - 4:00 pm
Telework: VA supports the use of telework as a way to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity, and better prepare the agency to operate during emergencies. This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Purchasing Agent/PD99896S
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required
