Federal Purchasing Agent - Telework Eligible, Supply Chain

Veterans Health Administration; Bedford (MA); Hybrid; USD 51,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

The VA Bedford Healthcare System in Bedford, MA seeks a Purchasing Agent in the Supply Chain Management Service. The role oversees purchasing of supplies, services, and construction by purchase, rental, or lease using delivery orders and small purchases.

Responsibilities include applying federal acquisition regulations, auditing procurement history, and supporting budgeting with detailed reports. Telework eligibility is noted for this position.

Qualifications

• There is no educational substitution at this grade level.
• Purchases under micro purchase threshold; review and edit purchase requests.
• Utilizes federal and agency acquisition regulations to identify sources and pertinent information related to purchases.

Responsibilities

• Purchasing support for micro purchases and review/edits of purchase requests; identify needs and corrective actions.
• Procures supplies and services to meet purchase, rental, or lease needs; develops selection criteria for each purchase.
• Prepare and issue contract modifications; correspondence to inventory management specialists, contracting officers, and others for audits and payments.
• Conduct open market research and sole source small purchases for highly specialized medical items with critical requirements.
• Administrative support: act as first line of contact for medical staff regarding procured items; maintain reports and records.

Job description

The VA Bedford Healthcare System in Bedford, MA seeks a Purchasing Agent in the Supply Chain Management Service. The role oversees purchasing of supplies, services, and construction by purchase, rental, or lease using delivery orders and small purchases.

Responsibilities include applying federal acquisition regulations, auditing procurement history, and supporting budgeting with detailed reports. Telework eligibility is noted for this position.