Lead Purchasing Agent - Federal Procurement Lead

Veterans Health Administration; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 56,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration within the Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a Lead Purchasing Agent for the Logistics Service at the Wilmington VA Health Care System. You will issue, review and procure items for Veterans in compliance with VHA guidelines.

As a purchase card holder, you will fulfill acquisitions under the micro-purchase threshold and supervise three or more Purchasing Agents, ensuring compliance and training needs are met.

Qualifications

• Leads three or more Purchasing Agents and resolves issues independently.
• Proficient in Federal procurement procedures and VA regulations.
• Responsible for procurement of equipment, supplies, and services under micro-purchase threshold.
• Maintains administrative support and data reporting for procurement activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead duties—supervise three+ Purchasing Agents, allocate workload and ensure timely completion.
• Procure items for VA HCS and catchment area under micro-purchase threshold.
• Advise officials on purchase card program and procurement procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Procurement

Training & mentoring

Tools

Government Purchase Card

Job description

Veterans Health Administration within the Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a Lead Purchasing Agent for the Logistics Service at the Wilmington VA Health Care System. You will issue, review and procure items for Veterans in compliance with VHA guidelines.

As a purchase card holder, you will fulfill acquisitions under the micro-purchase threshold and supervise three or more Purchasing Agents, ensuring compliance and training needs are met.