This position is located in the Prosthetics and Sensory Aids Service (PSAS) at Kernersville Health Care Center, Kernersville, NC. The Purchasing Agent is responsible for performing 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.
This position involves a multi-grade career ladder. The major duties listed below represent the full performance level of GS-06. At the GS-06 grade level, you will perform assignments of a more limited scope and with less independence. You will progressively acquire the background necessary to perform at the full performance level of GS-05.
Promotion is at the discretion of the supervisor and is contingent upon satisfactory performance, availability of higher-level work, and availability of funds.
Major duties and responsibilities include but not limited to: Processing purchases under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold using competitive purchasing methods and GSA contracts Purchasing patient-specific medical equipment and supplies, including durable medical equipment, rehabilitation and mobility equipment, oxygen, surgical implants, and related services Working with medical/requesting departments to gather information needed to complete purchases Identifying appropriate government and commercial vendors and determining the required level of competition Creating and issuing Requests for Quotations (RFQs) and soliciting competitive bids Finding and developing relationships with new vendors and potential sources Reviewing and evaluating vendor quotes and proposals Documenting purchasing decisions, preparing purchase awards, and maintaining required records.
Tracking purchasing activity, compiling statistics, and preparing reports Ensuring all purchases comply with FAR, VAAR, VHA policies, and applicable VA directives and handbooks Performing other similar duties as assigned Promotion Potential: The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met.
Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level. Work Schedule: Monday to Friday; 08:00 a.m. to 04:30 p.m Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Purchasing Agent/PD02126A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
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/.
mark.johnsonf155d@va.gov · 318-272-2896
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $40736 – $59031/yr.
Applications close on 2026-10-21.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
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