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Lead Purchasing Agent
Veterans Health Administration
$50,964–$66,255/yr
📍 Omaha, Nebraska
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. 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...
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This position is 9 miles from Offutt AFB. The 2026 BAH rate there is $2,085/month for an E-5 with dependents — useful for working out what the salary above is actually worth locally. Nearest VA facility: VA Regional Benefit Satellite Office at Omaha VA Medical Center, 1 mile away. 16 other open positions are currently listed within 25 miles. Browse all jobs near Offutt AFB.
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