Purchasing Agent

Quick Facts

• Role: Purchasing Agent

• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00AM–4:30PM CST

• Telework: Not eligible

Description

This position supports the acquisition of supplies, services, and construction by conducting purchasing and procurement activities through delivery orders and small purchase procedures. The Purchasing Agent uses federal and agency acquisition regulations to identify sources, manage complex and specialized purchases, and support the processing of requests, bills, and receiving/payment documentation. The role also provides first-line administrative support for medical staff and customers and prepares reports and spreadsheets.

Responsibilities

• Purchasing Support: conduct purchasing under the micro-purchase threshold; review and edit purchase requests; resolve issues for accurate and timely processing; determine corrective actions; use acquisition regulations to identify sources and pertinent purchase information; track obligations/commitments and monitor expenditures to support budget forecasts and identify potential fraud, waste and abuse based on procurement history and purchase trends.

• Procurement Support: procure supplies and services for purchase, rental, or lease needs; develop unique selection criteria; prepare and issue contract modifications for delivery schedule changes and send formal correspondence for auditing, receiving reports, and payment processing; perform open market research and conduct sole source small purchases for highly specialized medical items with critical product requirements.

• Administrative Support: first line of contact for medical staff and customers regarding procured items; develop reports and spreadsheets and manage document organization for briefings/presentations; perform receptionist, timekeeping, record keeping, and other miscellaneous duties in a medical facility.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• U.S. citizen

• Complete all required application steps, including an online assessment

• Subject to urinalysis drug screening prior to appointment (refusal results in denial)

• Selective Service registration required for males born after 12/31/1959

• Subject to background/security investigation

• Complete online onboarding and provide acceptable identification documents (REAL ID compliant where applicable)

• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is required

• Complete a probationary/trial period (1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period)

• Meet the specialized experience qualification requirements and applicable time-in-grade rules

Benefits

A comprehensive federal benefits package is available for eligible employees, with eligibility depending on position type (full-time/part-time/intermittent).