Total 5 purchasing procurement inventory job vacancies in Fort Meade, South Dakota

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

This position utilizes knowledge of policies and procedures for delivery orders and small purchases and knowledge of commercial supply sources and common business practices related to sales, prices, discounts, units of measurement, deliveries, stocks, and shipments. The Purchasing Agent maintains responsibility for work leading to the purchase of a wide variety of complex and highly specialized services, supplies, equipment, and systems that support the full range of programs and activities.

Major duties and responsibilities include:

• Purchasing Support - Conducts purchasing under the micro purchase threshold; reviews and edits purchase requests; resolves issues to ensure requests and bills are processed accurately and in a timely manner; identifies needs or problems and determines corrective action; utilizes federal and agency acquisition regulations to identify possible sources and other pertinent information related to purchases; tracks obligations/commitments and monitors expenditures to support recurring budget forecasts and identify potential fraud, waste and abuse based on procurement history and purchase trends; and,
• Procurement Support - Procures supplies and services to meet the purchase, rental, or lease needs of the organization; develops unique selection criteria for each purchase; Prepare and issue contract modifications for changes in delivery schedule and sends formal correspondence to a variety of customers such as inventory management specialists, other service line contacts, and contracting officers as appropriate for the purposes of auditing documents, processing receiving reports, and payments.; conducting open market research and sole source small purchases for highly specialized medical items with critical product requirements; and,
• Administrative Support - Serves as the first line of contact for medical staff and customers in regard to procured items; develops reports and spreadsheets, obtains, organizes, files and retrieves reports for briefing and presentation purposes; performs a variety of receptionist, timekeeping, record keeping and miscellaneous duties in medical facility.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: Full-Time, Monday through Friday, 7:30am to 4:00pm
Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized
Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved
Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required

Telework (Ad-Hoc): VA supports the use of telework as a way to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity, and better prepare the agency to operate during emergencies. This position may be authorized for Ad-Hoc telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.

Starting at $44,117 Per Year (GS 6)

Duties:

This position utilizes knowledge of policies and procedures for delivery orders and small purchases and knowledge of commercial supply sources and common business practices related to sales, prices, discounts, units of measurement, deliveries, stocks, and shipments. The Purchasing Agent maintains responsibility for work leading to the purchase of a wide variety of complex and highly specialized services, supplies, equipment, and systems that support the full range of programs and activities. Major duties and responsibilities include:

· Purchasing Support - Conducts purchasing under the micro purchase threshold; reviews and edits purchase requests; resolves issues to ensure requests and bills are processed accurately and in a timely manner; identifies needs or problems and determines corrective action; utilizes federal and agency acquisition regulations to identify possible sources and other pertinent information related to purchases; tracks obligations/commitments and monitors expenditures to support recurring budget forecasts and identify potential fraud, waste and abuse based on procurement history and purchase trends; and,

· Procurement Support - Procures supplies and services to meet the purchase, rental, or lease needs of the organization; develops unique selection criteria for each purchase; Prepare and issue contract modifications for changes in delivery schedule and sends formal correspondence to a variety of customers such as inventory management specialists, other service line contacts, and contracting officers as appropriate for the purposes of auditing documents, processing receiving reports, and payments.; conducting open market research and sole source small purchases for highly specialized medical items with critical product requirements; and,

· Administrative Support - Serves as the first line of contact for medical staff and customers in regard to procured items; develops reports and spreadsheets, obtains, organizes, files and retrieves reports for briefing and presentation purposes; performs a variety of receptionist, timekeeping, record keeping and miscellaneous duties in medical facility.

· Performs other related duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:30am-4:00pm
Telework: ADHOC-May be authorized (Employee who Telework on an occasional, episodic, or short-term, and have completed required telework training and telework agreement).
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Purchasing Agent/PD99896S
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: 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.

Starting at $44,117 Per Year (GS 6)

• Serves as Assistant Acquisition Manager, responsible for assisting the Senior Acquisition Manager.
• Overseeing and managing all functions of contracting management and acquisition planning functions.
• Performs a variety of staff management functions in relation to planning, recommending, managing, and advising on functions involving complex programs.
• Plans and develops guidance material for technical and contracting personnel.
• Exercises independent judgment in planning, organizing, and directing the contractual aspects of assigned programs within these constraints.
• Serves as a representative on procurement task forces.
• Supports the full range of acquisition planning and management functions required to support a project with a mission of development, acquisition, testing, integration, production and fielding of management information systems.

Starting at $99,200 Per Year (NH 3)

• Serves as Assistant Acquisition Manager, responsible for assisting the Senior Acquisition Manager.
• Overseeing and managing all functions of contracting management and acquisition planning functions.
• Performs a variety of staff management functions in relation to planning, recommending, managing, and advising on functions involving complex programs.
• Plans and develops guidance material for technical and contracting personnel.
• Exercises independent judgment in planning, organizing, and directing the contractual aspects of assigned programs within these constraints.
• Serves as a representative on procurement task forces.
• Supports the full range of acquisition planning and management functions required to support a project with a mission of development, acquisition, testing, integration, production and fielding of management information systems.

Starting at $99,200 Per Year (NH 3)

• Serves as Assistant Acquisition Manager, responsible for assisting the Senior Acquisition Manager.
• Overseeing and managing all functions of contracting management and acquisition planning functions.
• Performs a variety of staff management functions in relation to planning, recommending, managing, and advising on functions involving complex programs.
• Plans and develops guidance material for technical and contracting personnel.
• Exercises independent judgment in planning, organizing, and directing the contractual aspects of assigned programs within these constraints.
• Serves as a representative on procurement task forces.
• Supports the full range of acquisition planning and management functions required to support a project with a mission of development, acquisition, testing, integration, production and fielding of management information systems.

Starting at $99,200 Per Year (NH 3)