Lead Purchasing Agent – Government & VA Procurements

Veterans Health Administration; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 51,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration in Omaha leads a procurement team within the Logistics Service. The Lead Purchasing Agent issues, reviews, and procures prescribed items for Veterans in accordance with VHA guidelines and directs a team of Purchasing Agents to ensure timely completion of assignments.

The role requires strong knowledge of FAR/VAAR, vendor negotiations, and open market research, with open communication to medical staff and stakeholders. Position follows a standard day schedule.

Qualifications

• No educational substitution at this grade level.

Responsibilities

• Leads a team of Purchasing Agents, providing guidance on procurement issues.
• Reviews, edits, and processes purchase requests ensuring completeness and compliance.
• Administers orders and service agreements; negotiates with vendors and contractors.
• Maintains procurement records and documentation for audit and compliance.

Skills

Team leadership

Procurement

FAR/VAAR knowledge

Vendor negotiations

Purchase cards / P-Card

Job description

Veterans Health Administration in Omaha leads a procurement team within the Logistics Service. The Lead Purchasing Agent issues, reviews, and procures prescribed items for Veterans in accordance with VHA guidelines and directs a team of Purchasing Agents to ensure timely completion of assignments.

The role requires strong knowledge of FAR/VAAR, vendor negotiations, and open market research, with open communication to medical staff and stakeholders. Position follows a standard day schedule.