Purchasing Agent

Major duties and responsibilities include: Conducts purchasing for a VA Medical Center, and supported catchment area, under the micro purchase threshold and must have knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, VA Acquisition Regulations and other federal procurement laws. Reviews and edits purchase requests to ensure the item or service is adequately described based on the requester's need. The incumbent 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. The incumbent researches, reviews, develops spreadsheets, and prepares reports for procurement under the micro­ threshold to address departmental needs from the Supervisor. Coordinates with the using services representatives regarding sources of supplies and acceptable substitutions when the standard items are in short supply or unavailable from the normal source of supply. Examines incoming