Federal Purchasing Agent – Healthcare Logistics

Veterans Health Administration; Montrose (NY); Remote; USD 54,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Veterans Health Administration is seeking a Purchasing Agent for the Hudson Valley VA Health Care System to perform acquisitions of supplies, services, and construction through delivery orders and small purchases.

The role emphasizes using federal procurement regulations, managing micro-purchase thresholds, open market research, and coordinating with inventory staff, contracting officers, and budget projections.

Qualifications

• Purchasing experience within federal procurement processes.
• Knowledge of delivery orders and small purchases.
• Familiarity with federal/agency acquisition regulations.

Responsibilities

• Purchasing support for micro-purchases and reviewing purchase requests; ensure timely processing of requests and invoices.
• Procurement support including open market research and sole source purchases for highly specialized items.
• Administrative support duties including reporting, record keeping, and liaison with staff and contracting officers.

Job description

The Veterans Health Administration is seeking a Purchasing Agent for the Hudson Valley VA Health Care System to perform acquisitions of supplies, services, and construction through delivery orders and small purchases.

The role emphasizes using federal procurement regulations, managing micro-purchase thresholds, open market research, and coordinating with inventory staff, contracting officers, and budget projections.