Purchasing Agent - Objective

The Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA), has an opening for a Purchasing Agent – Objective position at the Wisconsin Veterans Home in Union Grove (WVHUG). The Veterans Home provides professional skilled nursing care including long-term care and protective memory care.

The WVHUG campus is located off Highway 11 in-between Burlington and Racine and is a short drive from Milwaukee, Kenosha, and other key locations throughout Southeastern Wisconsin. The facility is surrounded by rolling hills and peaceful natural landscapes.

WDVA employees have access to an excellent comprehensive benefit and compensation package; this includes paid time off so you can truly have a work/life balance! Our competitive benefits package also includes:

• Substantial leave time, including at least 3.5 weeks of paid time off to start, 9 paid holidays, and ample accrued sick time that rolls over each year.

• Excellent and affordable health, vision, and dental benefits.

• An exceptional pension plan with employer match and lifetime retirement payment, plus an optional tax advantaged 457 retirement savings plan.

Employees may also be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness. To learn more about the total value of the benefits available to employees, please visit our Total Rewards Calculator. Click here to see what working for the State of Wisconsin is all about!

The State of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer seeking a talented and diverse workforce. Veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified Veterans with a 30%-or-more service-connected disability are eligible for non-competitive appointment to permanent positions in the classified civil service under §230.275, WI. Stats. Please refer to the How to Apply section of this announcement for more information about applying under this provision.

This position is responsible for the procurement of goods and services primarily for the WVHUG and for the agency as needed. Responsibilities include purchasing, procurements, contractual services, requisitions, managing contracts, resolving disputes, asset management, and auditing. The incumbent applies associated state and federal requirements, administrative code, WDVA policies, and the State Procurement Manual. The position also requires quarterly trips to the Veterans Home in King, WI to provide logistical support.

To view a full copy of the position description, click here.

The starting salary for this position is between $32.00 - $35.00 an hour ($66,560 – $72,800 annually). The Purchasing Agent – Objective classification is in pay schedule and range 07-04.

Salaries are dependent on candidate qualifications. Pay for current and new state employees will be set in accordance with the Wisconsin State Compensation Plan in effect at the time of appointment.

This position is eligible to work remotely up to two days per week after an initial training period. Remote work is intended to be performed primarily in the State of Wisconsin. High speed internet access is a requirement of remote work. Remote work options are subject to change based on business needs.

Due to the nature of the position, WDVA will conduct a background check prior to an offer of employment.

Employment in this position is contingent upon passing a pre-employment tuberculosis (TB) skin test.

A 12-month probationary period may be required.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States (i.e., a citizen or national of the U.S., a lawful permanent resident, an alien authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship) at the time of appointment. WDVA does not sponsor work or student visas and is not an eligible OPT employer for those with F1 visas. WDVA participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with Form I-9 information for all new employees to confirm authorization to work in the U.S.

Minimally qualified applicants will have:

• Training or experience performing procurement activities (e.g., managing contracts, evaluating vendors, reviewing purchase requisitions, developing bids, etc.); and

• Experience providing technical assistance or responding to inquiries regarding processes or policies.

Well qualified candidates will also have:

• Experience with procurement activities for a healthcare facility or government organization; or

• Training or experience with asset management; or

• Experience using purchasing-related functions in PeopleSoft or a similar Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system.

To be considered for this position, you will need to complete the online application process.  For instructions, refer to the following link:  Applying to State Service. You will be required to attach a current resume and letter of qualifications.

Your letter of qualifications and resume are very important parts of your application and are used during our evaluation process to determine your qualifications as they relate to the job. For instructions on developing your resume and letter of qualifications for your application and what should be included in these materials, click here.

Submitted materials will be evaluated after the deadline date and top candidates will be invited to participate in the next step of the hiring process.

Permanent classified state employees who are eligible for consideration (transfer, voluntary demotion, or reinstatement) should complete the application process as described above by the stated deadline.

The State of Wisconsin offers a special program for qualified veterans with a 30% or greater service-connected disability. If you are a qualified veteran, please visit the Veterans Employment page for application instructions to be considered for the Veterans Non-Competitive Appointment program.

Questions can be directed to Kevin Roberts at [email protected] or (608) 267-7297.

All application materials must be received by 11:59 PM on November 2, 2026.