Purchasing Agent

Veterans Health Administration • Salem, VA

32d • Onsite

About The Position

Performs direct medical supply Purchasing to the administrative and clinical services of the VA to initiate the obligation for all related requirements necessary to provide prosthetic and sensory aids services, to include durable medical equipment and supplies directly to Veterans.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job.
• Must complete all required steps in the process, including an online assessment.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• The work required does not inherently include any physical requirements essential for successful job performance that could not otherwise be performed with accommodation or workplace adjustment.
• A pre-placement physical examination is not required.
• Subject to background/security investigation.
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
• Acceptable forms of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements.
• Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
• Will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period.
• Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-06 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-05.
• Experience in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain management within a healthcare or prosthetics context.
• Conducts market research in determining appropriate source for procurement.
• Makes purchases of equipment, commodities and services using standard methods.
• Reconciles charge to appropriate purchase.
• Utilizing automated computerized supply/inventory management systems and Microsoft Office software programs such as MS Word and Excel.
• The work is sedentary; however, there may be some walking, standing, bending, and carrying of light items such as papers and books.
• The incumbent's work is normally performed in an office setting utilizing a computer terminal.
• Incumbent performs job site visits when necessary.

Nice To Haves

• Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Responsibilities

• Performs procurements within the simplified acquisition threshold through competitive open-market procedures or by placement of an order or blanket purchase agreement under a GSA Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) contract.
• Makes purchases of equipment, commodities and services using standard methods.
• Performs technical level purchasing support adhering to the FAR, VAAR. VHA, and Prosthetics Directives and Handbooks, VISN policy and station memorandums to acquire patient specific medical equipment, supplies and services.
• Determines if requests or portions thereof can be met from Government sources.
• Identifies situations warranting vendor on-site orientations or conferences for prospective vendors prior to submissions of quotations.
• Compiles statistics and prepares reports on purchasing activities.
• Performs other similar duties as assigned.

Benefits

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
• Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed