Government Procurement Specialist

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Saginaw (MI); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in the United States is seeking a Purchasing Agent to acquire supplies, services, and construction through delivery orders and small purchases.

The role requires knowledge of delivery orders, small purchases, and vendor management across various portals including ECAT and Prime Vendor sites. The position emphasizes guidance to vendors, accuracy in purchase requests, and adherence to procurement procedures.

Qualifications

• Specialized experience: 1 year equivalent to at least GS-5 in procurement/purchasing in the federal system.
• Experience performing clerical or assistant duties in support of purchasing and procurement.
• Experience procuring supplies and services to meet purchase, rental, or lease needs and working with vendors.

Responsibilities

• Purchases equipment, supplies, and services via government purchase card for micro purchases.
• Reviews and edits purchase requests to ensure accurate item/service descriptions.
• Obtains product information, price data, and PO procedures.
• Uses ordering and reporting procedures based on value and urgency.
• Guides vendors on requirements and how to enter data in vendor files.

Skills

Purchasing

Procurement

MS Word

Excel

Vendor communication

Government purchase card

Tools

ECAT Portal

Medical Surgical Prime Vendor site

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in the United States is seeking a Purchasing Agent to acquire supplies, services, and construction through delivery orders and small purchases.

The role requires knowledge of delivery orders, small purchases, and vendor management across various portals including ECAT and Prime Vendor sites. The position emphasizes guidance to vendors, accuracy in purchase requests, and adherence to procurement procedures.