Description du poste
The Lead Purchasing Agent serves in the Logistics Service in a Nebraska Western Iowa (NWI) Veteran Affairs Health Care System (VA HCS) and supported catchment area. The incumbent is responsible for issuing, reviewing and or procuring prescribed items to Veterans in compliance with VHA guidelines and directives and leading a team of Purchasing Agents.
PRINCIPALES MISSIONS :
Major duties include but are not limited to: Leads a team of at least three Purchasing Agents, providing guidance and direction on procurement issues. Resolves procurement and purchase order concerns independently, only escalating complex issues to supervisors when needed. Distributes and balances workloads among Purchasing Agents to ensure timely completion of assignments. Coaches and trains new and current team members in problem-solving methods and procurement procedures. Monitors the status and progress of team assignments, making adjustments to meet organizational priorities. Reviews, edits, and processes purchase requests, ensuring completeness, compliance, and accuracy. Utilizes government purchase cards to procure equipment, supplies, and services under the micro-purchase threshold. Maintains current knowledge of and applies Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), VA Acquisition Regulations (VAAR), and other procurement laws. Conducts open market research for routine and specialized equipment, supplies, and services. Administers orders and service agreements, representing the VA in negotiations with vendors and contractors. Prepares and maintains procurement records, reports, contract modifications, and documentation for audit and compliance purposes. Advises staff and cardholders on procurement policies, procedures, and use of automated purchasing systems. Reconciles purchase card billing statements, validates transaction accuracy, and monitors for potential fraud or misuse. Provides clerical and administrative support, including managing records, answering phones, and generating reports for management. Communicates tactfully with medical staff, customers, vendors, and various stakeholders to resolve procurement-related issues and facilitate service delivery. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 3:30pm. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Lead Purchasing Agent/ PD99879S. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized. Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not approved. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized. The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers. This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest. As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran. This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community. This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUISES :
To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 11/16/2026. Time-In-Grade Requirement: Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-7 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-6. The grade may have been in any occupation, but must have been held in the Federal service. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. If the most recent SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you possess one-year time-in-grade, as required by the announcem
À propos de Veterans Health Administration
OUR MISSION: To fulfill President Lincoln's promise "To care for those who have served in our nation's military and for their families, caregivers, and survivors" - by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans. How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate whole health care to Veterans? Welcome to the Heartland of America and the VA Nebraska-Western Iowa Health Care System. The Omaha metro area includes Omaha, Nebraska; Council Bluffs, Iowa; and several suburbs, with a total population of 1 million. Omaha's cost of living is 9% lower than the US average and the Nebraska unemployment rate is 3%, below the US average of 4.1%. A 2025 Coworking Cafe study ranked Omaha #3 among the best U.S. cities for work-life balance, highlighting its affordability, strong job market, and community-focused lifestyle. The U.S. News and World Report 2025 Hottest U.S. Housing Markets study listed Omaha as #1 - housing prices are 38% lower than the national ave