Federal Procurement Specialist – Micro Purchases

Veterans Health Administration; Huntington (WV); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration in Huntington, WV seeks a Purchasing Agent to manage federal procurement under micro-purchase thresholds and ensure compliance with FAR/VAAR. You will prepare and review procurement documents, monitor orders, and coordinate with vendors and internal staff.

The role requires knowledge of federal procurement laws, experience with varying procurement methods, and duties include advising on card programs and maintaining records. Telework may be authorized.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of FAR/VAAR and federal procurement laws.
• Experience handling micro-purchases under federal thresholds.
• Ability to prepare, control, and review procurement documents and reports.
• Communicate with vendors and internal customers to expedite orders and resolve discrepancies.

Responsibilities

• Procure a wide variety of services, supplies, equipment, and systems for VA facilities.
• Maintain procurement files and monitor vendor performance.
• Issue contract modifications and correspondence for order changes.
• Advise officials on purchase card program and procurement procedures.
• Perform receptionist, timekeeping, and record-keeping duties as needed.
• Work schedule: Full-Time, 8:00am–4:30pm; telework may be authorized.

Skills

Procurement knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Vendor communication

Attention to detail

Job description

Veterans Health Administration in Huntington, WV seeks a Purchasing Agent to manage federal procurement under micro-purchase thresholds and ensure compliance with FAR/VAAR. You will prepare and review procurement documents, monitor orders, and coordinate with vendors and internal staff.

The role requires knowledge of federal procurement laws, experience with varying procurement methods, and duties include advising on card programs and maintaining records. Telework may be authorized.