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Purchasing Agent

Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs
📍 Nashville, Tennessee 💰 $50460 – $65599/yr 🏠 Telework eligible

Job Summary

This position is in Research and Development Service at VA Tennessee Valley Healthcare System, Nashville, TN. The incumbent is part of the management team, responsible for planning and executing R&D programs that improve veteran healthcare. Under the direction of the Associate Chief of Staff (ACOS) and Administrative Officer (AO), the incumbent coordinates the annual R&D budget (~$14M) and serves as a Contracting Officer's Representative (COR).

Major Duties

Major duties include: Purchasing and supply support; Coordinate Electronic Inventory Listing (EIL) activities for the service; Maintain records for each assigned contract under the oversight of the Contracting Officer; Oversees stock maintenance at or within prescribed levels to include revision to those acceptable stock levels and reorder points; Procurement of both routine and non-routine expendable research laboratory and animal procedure related supplies and equipment; Performs a full range of procurement duties utilizing manual data, and the IFCAP automated procurement system. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm Telework: This position may be authorized for ad-hoc telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Purchasing Agent/PD708340 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Education

There is no educational substitution at this grade level.

Contact

VHANationalRecruitmentCenter@va.gov (844)456-5208

Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government

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