Strategic Federal Purchaser — Logistics & Supplies

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Jefferson Barracks (MO); On-site; USD 47,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, is seeking a Purchasing Agent at the St. Louis VA Health Care System located in Jefferson Barracks, MO.

The role involves acquiring supplies, services, and equipment via delivery orders and small purchases, ensuring compliance with federal regulations. Responsibilities include purchasing under micro-purchase thresholds, maintaining records, and providing administrative support to medical staff.

Qualifications

• No formal education substitution at this grade level.
• Foreign education requires Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with transcript.

Responsibilities

• Purchasing support: conducts purchasing under micro-purchase threshold; reviews requests; tracks obligations and expenditures.
• Procurement support: procures supplies/services; develops selection criteria; handles contract modifications and audits.
• Administrative support: acts as first line of contact for medical staff; develops reports; maintains records and miscellaneous duties.

Job description

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, is seeking a Purchasing Agent at the St. Louis VA Health Care System located in Jefferson Barracks, MO.

The role involves acquiring supplies, services, and equipment via delivery orders and small purchases, ensuring compliance with federal regulations. Responsibilities include purchasing under micro-purchase thresholds, maintaining records, and providing administrative support to medical staff.