Purchasing Agent

Talentify; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Talentify is seeking a Purchasing Agent for the VA Health Care System's Logistics Service in Spokane, WA. This non-virtual, on-site role requires living within commutable distance or willingness to relocate.

The multi-grade ladder progresses from GS-05 to GS-06 with increasing scope and independence. The Purchasing Agent buys supplies, services, and construction via delivery orders or small purchases, using knowledge of procurement policies and commercial sources to support the VA mission in the

Job description

The position serves as a Purchasing Agent for the Logistics Service in a Veteran Affairs Health Care System (VA HCS) and supported catchment area located in Spokane, WA.

Duties

***THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION, YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE DUTY LOCATION ***

This position involves a multi-grade career ladder. The major duties listed below represent the full performance level of GS-06. At the GS-05 grade level, you will perform assignments of a more limited scope and with less independence. You will progressively acquire the background necessary to perform at the full performance level of GS-06. Promotion is at the discretion of the supervisor and is contingent upon satisfactory performance, availability of higher-level work, and availability of funds.
This position serves as a Purchasing Agent for the Logistics Service within the 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. This position utilizes knowledge of policies and procedures for delivery orders and small purchases and knowledge of commercial supply sources and common business practices related to sales, prices, discounts, units of measurement, deliveries, stocks, and shipments. The Purchasing Agent maintains responsibility for work leading to the purchase of a wide variety of complex and highly specialized services, supplies, equipment, and systems that support the full range of programs and activities. Major duties and responsibilities include:

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