Remote Purchasing Agent – Medical Equipment for Veterans

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

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.