Purchasing Agent

Veterans Health Administration; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration is seeking a Purchasing Agent in Cincinnati, Ohio, within the Logistics Service, to acquire supplies, services, and construction by purchase, rental, or lease. The role supports delivery orders and small purchase procedures in the VA system.

The position requires at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-5 level, with duties including procurement support, use of a purchase card, and reporting using MS Office.

Qualifications

• Specialized experience includes procuring supplies and services and using a purchase card.
• Experience coordinating with medical staff to determine procurement needs.
• Ability to assemble and summarize information for reports using automated supply systems and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Acquire supplies, services, and construction through purchase, rental, or lease.
• Coordinate with clinical staff to determine procurement priorities and timelines.
• Prepare reports and track shipments and payments using standard procurement systems.

Skills

Procurement

Purchase card

MS Word

MS Excel

Tools

MS Office

Job description

This position serves as a Purchasing Agent for the Logistics Service within the Veterans Affairs (VA) Health Care System performing work to acquire supplies, services, and construction by purchase, rental, or lease through (a) delivery orders and/or (b) small purchase procedures in Cincinnati, Ohio.

To qualify for this position at the GS-6 level, you must have: At least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-5 level in the Federal service that equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of a Purchasing Agent, and that is typically in or related to the work of this position. Specialized experience includes: experience performing clerical or assistant duties in support of purchasing and procurement; procuring supplies and services to meet the purchase, rental, or lease needs of an organization; working with medical staff to determine procurement needs and priorities; resolving a variety of shipment, payment, or other discrepancies in support of procurement programs and operations; purchasing various equipment, supplies, and services through the use of a purchase card; and assembling and/or summarizing information from files and documents as required to create reports utilizing automated computerized supply/inventory management systems and Microsoft Office software programs such as MS Word and Excel.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment: Requires some physical effort such as standing, sitting, walking, or bending. There are no special physical demands. The work is performed in an office setting involving everyday risks or discomforts. Normal safety precautions are adequate. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.