Healthcare Procurement Specialist (Logistics)

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Purchasing Agent in Kentucky to acquire supplies, services, and construction by purchase, rental, or lease through various procedures.

The role supports the Logistics Service within the VA Health Care System and requires compliance with time-in-grade and qualification standards. Applicants should have experience in procurement, reporting, and using MS Word and Excel to assemble and summarize information and ensure timely processing of purchases

Qualifications

• Specialized experience equivalent to GS-5 or higher.
• Experience supporting purchasing/procurement activities.
• Ability to work with medical staff to determine procurement needs and priorities.

Responsibilities

• Acquire supplies, services, and construction by purchase, rental, or lease through delivery orders or small purchase procedures.
• Use purchase cards and maintain records for reports and inventories.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Flexibility

Integrity/Honesty

Interpersonal Skills

Reading Comprehension

Self-Management

Stress Tolerance

Teamwork

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Purchasing Agent in Kentucky to acquire supplies, services, and construction by purchase, rental, or lease through various procedures.

The role supports the Logistics Service within the VA Health Care System and requires compliance with time-in-grade and qualification standards. Applicants should have experience in procurement, reporting, and using MS Word and Excel to assemble and summarize information and ensure timely processing of purchases