Purchasing Agent

Summary

This position are located within the Prosthetic & Sensory Aids Service (PSAS) within the Prosthetic Service Line under the Salisbury VA Medical Center in Salisbury - NC.

Qualifications

TO QUALIFY FOR THIS POSITION AT THE GS-6 LEVEL YOU MUST MEET THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA: To qualify for this position at the GS-6 level: You must have at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-05) in the Federal Service - that is directly related to the work of the position and has equipped you with the particular knowledge - skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties as Purchasing Agent. Qualifying specialized experience includes interpreting prescriptions and requests for medical equipment and services; maintaining regular contact with vendors - contractors - medical center professionals and staff; utilizing a variety of databases and computer systems; purchasing equipment - supplies and services using an agency/organization purchase card; and reconciling charges and preparing and submitting reports. Physical Demand: The work is sedentary; however - there may be some walking - standing - bending - and carrying of light items such as papers and books. For more information on these qualification standards - please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.

Duties

• ***THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION - YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE DUTY LOCATION*** The medical supply Purchasing Agent - Prosthetic & Sensory Service performs 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 may include - but are not limited to the following: Performs technical level purchasing support adhering to the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) - Veteran Affairs Acquisition Regulations (VAAR) - Veteran Health Administration (VHA) - and Prosthetics Directives and Handbooks - Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) policy and station memorandums to acquire patient specific medical equipment - supplies and services
• To include
• rentals to meet the outpatient medical needs of the services - which include all outpatient durable medical equipment and supplies - rehabilitation equipment - mobility and daily living aids - neuro-sensory - home oxygen - inpatient surgical implants and supplies
• Performs direct medical supply purchasing to the to the administrative and clinical services Makes purchases of equipment - commodities - and services using standard methods
• Determines any additional information needed to support or complete purchase requests
• Determines if requests or portions thereof can be met from Government sources
• Develops requests for Quotation
• Actively seeks new sources and potential vendors
• Evaluates responses to bids and requests for proposal
• Solicits competitive offers
• Documents all recommendations and actions
• Compiles statistics and prepares reports on purchasing activities
• Performs other similar or related duties as assigned
• Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved