The purpose of this position is to perform direct medical supply purchasing and inventory management support 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.
Duties include, but may not be limited to the following: Performs procurements within the simplified acquisition threshold through competitive open-market procedures. Makes purchases of equipment, commodities and services using standard methods. Determines any additional information needed to support or complete purchase requests. Coordinates with requesting offices to obtain additional information determined necessary to support or complete purchase requests.
Speaks calmly and compassionately to severely disabled patients from all walks of life. Maintains organized records of procurement packages. Conducts market research in determining appropriate source for procurement. Accurately reconciles charge to appropriate purchase. Work Schedule: 8:00am-4:30pm, Monday-Friday Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Purchasing Agent (Prosthetics)/PD04509A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Incentive of up to 15% of amount of total salary with a 2 year service agreement may be authorized for highly qualified applicants.
A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/.
If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.
raegen.finley@va.gov · 906-396-9362
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $40736 – $59031/yr.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-10-15.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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