Lead Federal Purchasing Agent – Logistics & Procurement

Veterans Health Administration; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 53,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration in Durham, NC seeks a Lead Purchasing Agent to manage procurement for the Logistics Service within the VA Health Care System. You will issue and review purchases for Veterans, ensuring compliance with VA regulations and micro-purchase rules.

You will lead three or more Purchasing Agents, distribute workload, and train staff while maintaining accurate procurement data and reports. This role requires independent problem solving and adherence to federal guidelines.

Qualifications

• Leads three or more Purchasing Agents and resolves staff concerns independently.
• Procures items under micro-purchase threshold in compliance with VA regulations.
• Advises approving officials and purchase card holders on procurement procedures.

Responsibilities

• Issue, review and procure prescribed items for Veterans per VHA guidelines.
• Fulfill acquisition requests under micro-purchase threshold using the government purchase card.
• Distribute workload, ensure timely completion, and review work for compliance.
• Instruct and train Purchasing Agents in tasks and techniques.
• Develop reports and spreadsheets; enter, update and retrieve procurement data.

Skills

Procurement

Team leadership

Purchase card management

Tools

MS Excel

Procurement systems

Job description

Veterans Health Administration in Durham, NC seeks a Lead Purchasing Agent to manage procurement for the Logistics Service within the VA Health Care System. You will issue and review purchases for Veterans, ensuring compliance with VA regulations and micro-purchase rules.

You will lead three or more Purchasing Agents, distribute workload, and train staff while maintaining accurate procurement data and reports. This role requires independent problem solving and adherence to federal guidelines.