Federal Purchasing Agent – Remote-Eligible

Veterans Health Administration; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration in Nashville, TN, seeks a Purchasing Agent within the Supply Chain Management Service to acquire supplies, services, and construction through purchase, rental, or lease.

The role emphasizes knowledge of federal acquisition regulations, open market research, and providing administrative support to medical staff and operations across the facility. Telework is not the primary modality, with on-site duties in Nashville.

Responsibilities

• Purchasing under the micro purchase threshold; reviews and edits purchase requests; resolves issues to ensure requests and bills are processed accurately and timely; identifies needs or problems and determines corrective action.
• Procures supplies and services to meet purchase, rental, or lease needs; develops unique selection criteria for each purchase; prepares contract modifications and communicates with stakeholders for auditing documents and payments.
• Conducts open market research and sole source small purchases for highly specialized medical items with critical product requirements.
• Serves as the first line of contact for medical staff and customers regarding procured items; develops reports and spreadsheets; maintains records for briefing and presentation purposes.
• Incumbent will drive to local vendors and clinics; periodic travel required; adheres to state and federal driving regulations.

Job description

Veterans Health Administration in Nashville, TN, seeks a Purchasing Agent within the Supply Chain Management Service to acquire supplies, services, and construction through purchase, rental, or lease.

The role emphasizes knowledge of federal acquisition regulations, open market research, and providing administrative support to medical staff and operations across the facility. Telework is not the primary modality, with on-site duties in Nashville.