Purchasing Agent

Job Title

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

Major duties and responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Processing purchases under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold using competitive purchasing methods and GSA contracts
• Purchasing patient-specific medical equipment and supplies, including durable medical equipment, rehabilitation and mobility equipment, oxygen, surgical implants, and related services
• Working with medical/requesting departments to gather information needed to complete purchases
• Identifying appropriate government and commercial vendors and determining the required level of competition
• Creating and issuing Requests for Quotations (RFQs) and soliciting competitive bids
• Finding and developing relationships with new vendors and potential sources
• Reviewing and evaluating vendor quotes and proposals
• Documenting purchasing decisions, preparing purchase awards, and maintaining required records.
• Tracking purchasing activity, compiling statistics, and preparing reports
• Ensuring all purchases comply with FAR, VAAR, VHA policies, and applicable VA directives and handbooks
• Performing other similar duties as assigned

Work Schedule: Monday to Friday; 08:00 a.m. to 04:30 p.m.

Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized

Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved