This position serves as a Purchasing Agent for the Supply Management Service Line within the VA Health Care System performing work to acquire supplies, services, and construction by purchase, rental, or lease through (a) delivery orders and/or (b) small purchase procedures. This position utilizes knowledge of policies and procedures for delivery orders and small purchases and knowledge of commercial supply sources and common business practices.
Duties include but are not limited too: Conducts purchasing under the micro purchase threshold; reviews and edits purchase requests; resolves issues to ensure requests and bills are processed accurately and in a timely manner; Identifies needs or problems and determines corrective action.
Utilizes federal and agency acquisition regulations to identify possible sources and other pertinent information related to purchases; tracks obligations/commitments and monitors expenditures to support recurring budget forecasts and identify potential fraud, waste and abuse based on procurement history and purchase trends. Procures supplies and services to meet the purchase, rental, or lease needs of the organization. Develops unique selection criteria for each purchase.
Prepare and issue contract modifications for changes in delivery schedule and sends formal correspondence to a variety of customers such as inventory management specialists, other service line contacts, and contracting officers as appropriate for the purposes of auditing documents. Processing receiving reports, and payments. Conducting open market research and sole source small purchases for highly specialized medical items with critical product requirements.
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Purchasing Agent/PD99896S Physical Requirements: Requires some physical effort such as standing, sitting, walking, or bending. There are no special physical demands.Work Environment: The work is performed in an office setting involving everyday risks or discomforts. Normal safety precautions are adequate.
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 $45409 – $59031/yr.
Applications close on 2026-11-12.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
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