Purchasing Agent

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 (a) delivery orders and/or (b) small purchase procedures.

Major duties and responsibilities include: * Conducts purchasing for a VA Medical Center, and supported catchment area, under the micro purchase threshold and must have knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, VA Acquisition Regulations and other federal procurement laws.

* Reviews and edits purchase requests to ensure the item or service is adequately described based on the requester's need.

* The incumbent 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.

* The incumbent researches, reviews, develops spreadsheets, and prepares reports for procurement under the micro threshold to address departmental needs from the Supervisor.

* Coordinates with the using services representatives regarding sources of supplies and acceptable substitutions when the standard items are in short supply or unavailable from the normal source of supply.

* Examines incoming requests for completeness including presence of purchase request number, accounting codes, item description estimated cost, and quantity.

* Prepare and issue contract modifications for changes in delivery schedule and sends formal correspondence to a variety of customers such as inventory management specialists.

* Serves as the first line of contact for medical staff and customers in regard to procured items.

Provides clerical support and coordination to approving officials and administrators.

* Performs a variety of receptionist, timekeeping, record keeping and miscellaneous duties in medical facility.

Work Schedule: Monday to Friday 7:00am - 3:30pm Compressed/Flexible: Not available Telework: This position may be authorized for telework.

Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.

Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Position Description/PD#: Purchasing Agent/PD99896S Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Approved Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved