Healthcare Procurement Specialist

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Garland (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs—VA North Texas Health Care System in Garland, TX is seeking a Purchasing Agent for the Logistics Service.

The role handles procurement of supplies, services, and construction via delivery orders and small purchases, ensuring compliance with federal regulations and timely processing. The position requires specialized experience, attention to detail, and collaboration with medical staff to determine procurement needs and priorities.

Qualifications

• At least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-5.
• Experience in purchasing and procurement processes.
• Experience working with medical staff to determine procurement needs and priorities.

Responsibilities

• Purchase supplies, services, and construction via delivery orders or small purchases.
• Use knowledge of delivery orders and small purchases policies and commercial sources.
• Lead and support procurement for a wide range of items and systems across programs.
• Review purchase requests and ensure accuracy of bills and processing timelines.
• Identify needs or problems and determine corrective actions; monitor expenditures.
• Prepare contract modifications and issue formal correspondence for audits and payments.

Skills

Procurement

Purchasing

Customer service

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs—VA North Texas Health Care System in Garland, TX is seeking a Purchasing Agent for the Logistics Service.

The role handles procurement of supplies, services, and construction via delivery orders and small purchases, ensuring compliance with federal regulations and timely processing. The position requires specialized experience, attention to detail, and collaboration with medical staff to determine procurement needs and priorities.