Lead Federal Purchasing Agent

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Memphis seeks a Lead Purchasing Agent within the Supply Chain Management Service to oversee procurement of supplies, equipment, and services for Veterans programs.

The role emphasizes compliance with VHA guidelines, micro-purchase processes, and coordination with medical staff. Major duties include handling purchase requests, preparing contract modifications, and performing market research.

Qualifications

• No educational substitution at this grade level.
• Purchasing under micro purchase threshold and review of purchase requests; resolves issues to ensure timely processing.
• Prepare and issue contract modifications; conducts open market research and sole source small purchases for highly specialized items.
• Serves as first line of contact for medical staff and patients regarding procured items; develops reports and maintains records.
• Works in compliance with VHA guidelines and directives.

Responsibilities

• Purchasing under micro purchase threshold and review of purchase requests; resolves issues to ensure timely processing.
• Prepare and issue contract modifications; conducts open market research and sole source small purchases for highly specialized items.
• First-line contact for medical staff regarding procured items; maintains reports and briefing materials.
• Identifies needs, tracks obligations and monitors expenditures to support budgets.

Skills

Purchasing

Procurement

Federal Acquisition Regulations

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Memphis seeks a Lead Purchasing Agent within the Supply Chain Management Service to oversee procurement of supplies, equipment, and services for Veterans programs.

The role emphasizes compliance with VHA guidelines, micro-purchase processes, and coordination with medical staff. Major duties include handling purchase requests, preparing contract modifications, and performing market research.