This position serves as a Purchasing Agent for the Logistics Service within the VA Health Care System performing work to acquire supplies, services, and construction by purchase, rental, or lease through delivery orders and/or small purchase procedures.
Duties include, but may not be limited to the following: Purchasing Support (50%) 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 Procurement Support (30%) 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.
Administrative Support (20%) Serves as the first line of contact for medical staff and customers in regard to procured items; Develops reports and spreadsheets, obtains, organizes, files and retrieves reports for briefing and presentation purposes; Performs a variety of receptionist, timekeeping, record keeping and miscellaneous duties in medical facility. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 4:00pm Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Purchasing Agent/PD99896S Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers.
This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest. As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran. This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community.
This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being.
There is no educational substitution at this grade level.
shannon.curry@va.gov · 470-226-6201
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $45777 – $59510/yr.
Applications close on 2026-09-03.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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