This position is located in the Prosthetics and Sensory Aids Service (PSAS) at VA Western New York Healthcare System - Buffalo VA Medical Center in Buffalo, NY. The Purchasing Agent is responsible for performing both complex and routine purchasing duties for the PSAS and other medical services.
***THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION, YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE DUTY LOCATION*** The Purchasing Agent performs 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.
Major duties and responsibilities include but not limited to: Purchasing specialized prosthetics, durable medical equipment, rehabilitation equipment, and medical supplies based on clinical prescriptions and Veterans' medical needs, while identifying and qualifying vendors in accordance with VHA Prosthetics guidelines Preparing acquisition plans and procurement packages, obtaining vendor quotes and bids, uploading supporting documentation into eCMS/FORCE, and ensuring compliance with FAR, VAAR, VHA directives, and SAM requirements Procuring complex and customized medical equipment, including power wheelchairs, artificial limbs, home modifications, environmental control units, and surgical implants, while coordinating urgent purchases of life-sustaining equipment and supplies Conducting market research, evaluating competitive quotations, reviewing equipment specifications, determining fair and reasonable pricing, and selecting the best value to meet clinical requirements and Veterans' needs Monitoring contractor performance, delivery schedules, quality standards, and contract compliance, while resolving vendor disputes, billing discrepancies, inadequate specifications, and other procurement issues Collaborating with Veterans, families, clinical providers, manufacturers, and vendors to clarify medical needs, validate equipment specifications, coordinate deliveries and repairs, and determine appropriate purchasing strategies Managing purchase card and prosthetics obligations, reconciling expenditures and invoices, resolving billing discrepancies, and maintaining financial accountability using applicable 2237 and 1358 processes Processing routine purchases, reviewing prosthetic consults and prescriptions, examining medical records, and verifying Veteran eligibility, entitlement, and medical justification for requested equipment and services Monitoring purchase orders and pending consults, maintaining inventory records, tracking equipment issuance, expiration dates and recalls, and documenting transactions in Veterans' medical records and prosthetics systems Supporting specialized prosthetics, orthotics, footwear, wheelchair, and major medical equipment programs, while training staff, maintaining item catalogs, preparing procurement reports, and ensuring appropriate HCPC coding and equipment accountability Work Schedule: Monday to Friday; 08:00 a.m.
to 04:30 p.m. Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved
IMPORTANT: There is no educational substitution at this grade level.
VHANationalRecruitmentCenter@va.gov · (844)456-5208
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $47484 – $61729/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-11-05.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
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