On-Site Healthcare Purchasing Specialist

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The VA Central Iowa Health Care System in Des Moines, IA, is seeking a Purchasing Agent to acquire supplies, services, and construction by purchase, rental, or lease. This is not a virtual position and you must live within a commutable distance to the duty location.

The role requires knowledge of policies for delivery orders and small purchases and familiarity with commercial sources, prices, discounts, units of measurement, deliveries, stocks, and shipments.

Qualifications

• Must live within commuting distance of Des Moines, IA or be willing to relocate.

Responsibilities

• Purchases a wide variety of complex and highly specialized services, supplies, equipment, and systems.

Job description

The VA Central Iowa Health Care System in Des Moines, IA, is seeking a Purchasing Agent to acquire supplies, services, and construction by purchase, rental, or lease. This is not a virtual position and you must live within a commutable distance to the duty location.

The role requires knowledge of policies for delivery orders and small purchases and familiarity with commercial sources, prices, discounts, units of measurement, deliveries, stocks, and shipments.