Purchasing Agent

Job Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled Purchasing Agent to join our team at the Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration. As a Purchasing Agent, you will be responsible for acquiring supplies, services, and construction through purchase, rental, or lease.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct purchasing for a VA Medical Center and supported catchment area under the micro purchase threshold.
• Review and edit purchase requests to ensure the item or service is adequately described based on the requester's need.
• Obtain necessary product information, price information, and procedures for written or verbal purchase orders.
• Utilize different ordering, reporting procedures, and purchasing methods depending on the type, quantity, dollar value, and urgency of the requirement.
• Provide administration and oversight on orders and services.
• Represent the VA in discussions with vendors/contractors to obtain agreement on micro purchases and vendor/contractor compliance.
• Monitor vendor performance through personal contact, review progress reports, and discuss reasons for delays, failures, or price changes.
• Provide excellent customer service to medical staff, customers, vendors, and contractors and resolve issues in an expeditious manner.

Requirements:

• Must possess at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-04) in the Federal Service.
• Qualifying specialized experience includes interpreting and analyzing purchase order requests for medical equipment and services, maintaining regular contact with vendors, contractors, medical center professionals, and staff, utilizing a variety of databases and computer systems, purchasing equipment, supplies, and services using an agency/organization purchase card, and reconciling charges and preparing and submitting reports.

Working Conditions:

The work is performed in a standard office environment with occasional travel to other facilities. The work requires some physical effort such as standing, sitting, walking, or bending. There are no special physical demands.

What We Offer:

We offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and opportunities for professional growth and development. If you are a motivated and detail-oriented individual who is passionate about procurement and supply chain management, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.