Purchasing Agent

Veterans Health Administration; Salem (VA); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework eligible

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration (VHA) in Salem, Virginia, seeks a Purchasing Agent to perform direct medical supply purchasing for prosthetic and sensory aids services, including durable medical equipment and supplies for Veterans.

The role involves acquiring under simplified acquisition thresholds, using open-market procedures or BPAs under GSA FSS contracts, while adhering to FAR and VAAR. Telework is eligible on an ad-hoc basis; standard schedule applies, with pay range noted in postings.

Qualifications

• Education recognized by U.S. Department of Education (DoE) from accredited institutions.
• Foreign education requires a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with transcript for credit eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Procurements within the simplified acquisition threshold through open-market procedures or BPAs under a GSA FSS contract.
• Make purchases of equipment, commodities and services using standard methods.
• Adhere to FAR, VAAR in procurement activities.
• Identify when requests can be met from Government sources and arrange vendor orientations as needed.
• Compile statistics and prepare reports on purchasing activities.

Skills

Procurement

FAR

VAAR

GSA FSS

Telework eligible

Education

Education recognized by US DoE

Job description

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

Performs direct medical supply Purchasing to the administrative and clinical services ofthe VA to initiate the obligation for all related requirements necessary to provide prosthetic and sensory aids services, to include durable medical equipment and supplies directly to Veterans.

Key Responsibilities

Major Duties include but not limited to: Performs procurements within the simplified acquisition threshold through competitive open-market procedures or by placement of an order or blanket purchase agreement under a GSA Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) contract. Makes purchases of equipment, commodities and services using standard methods. Performs technical level purchasing support adhering to the FAR, VAAR.

VHA, and Prosthetics Directives and Handbooks, VISN policy and station memorandums to acquire patient specific medical equipment, supplies and services. Determines if requests or portions thereof can be met from Government sources. Identifies situations warranting vendor on-site orientations or conferences for prospective vendors prior to submissions of quotations. Compiles statistics and prepares reports on purchasing activities. Performs othersimilar duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: 7:45am-4:30pm M-F Telework: AD-HOC Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Purchasing Agent/PD02367A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Requirements & Education

Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education.

For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $45409 – $59031/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-13.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.

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