government
Purchasing Agent
Veterans Health Administration
$50,460–$65,599/yr
📍 Nashville, Tennessee · Remote
This position is in Research and Development Service at VA Tennessee Valley Healthcare System, Nashville, TN. The incumbent is part of the management team, responsible for planning and executing R&D programs that improve veteran healthcare. Under the direction of the Associate Chief of Staff (ACOS) and Administrative Officer (AO), the incumbent coordinates the annual R&D budget (~$14M) and serves as a Contracting Officer's Representative (COR). Major duties include: Purchasing and supply support; Coordinate Electronic Inventory Listing (EIL) activities for the service; Maintain records for each assigned contract under the oversight of the Contracting Officer; Oversees stock maintenance at or within prescribed levels to include revision to those acceptable stock levels and reorder...