This Lead Purchasing Agent is located in the Prosthetic and Sensory Aids Service (PSAS) at the Jewell VA Clinic of the VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System (ECHCS) at Aurora CO.
The primary purpose of the Lead Purchasing Agent is to perform direct medical supply purchasing and inventory management support for the administrative and clinical services of the VA ECHCS to provide prosthetic and sensory aids services, to include durable medical equipment and supplies directly to Veterans.
Duties include, but may not be limited to: Articulate and communicate to the team the assignment, project, problem to be solved. Coach the team in the selection and application of appropriate problem-solving methods and techniques. Lead the team in identifying, distributing, and balancing workload and tasks among employees. Train or arrange for the training of team members. Monitor and report on the status and progress of work.
Prepare reports and maintain records of work accomplishments and administrative information. Report to the supervisor periodically on team and individual work accomplishments. Estimate and report to the team on progress in meeting established milestones and deadlines for completion of assignments. Performs technical level purchasing, obtaining all necessary information to submit acquisition plans and procurement packages.
Perform research to find additional or alternate vendor resources not available in the System for Award Management (SAM). Routinely reviews for discrepancies or loopholes. Independently responsible for utilizing the Prosthetic and Sensory Aids Service (PSAS) reporting tools to monitor and track PSAS open purchase card orders.
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm Telework: This position is authorized for telework - Situational (ad hoc) and has NOT been authorized as virtual or remote. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Lead Purchasing Agent/PD14157A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
There is no educational substitution at this grade level.
V19USAJOBS@VA.GOV · 719-227-4600
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $56262 – $73142/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
Applications close on 2026-11-03.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government · Retrieved 2026-10-27 · Not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or USAJOBS.gov
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