Medical Equipment & Prosthetics Purchasing Agent

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Altoona (PA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Altoona, PA seeks a Purchasing Agent to manage procurement of prosthetic equipment, supplies, and services for Veterans. You will review requests, ensure proper documentation, and coordinate purchases under federal guidelines.

Responsibilities include negotiating with vendors, authorizing complex orders, and maintaining workflow protocols to support timely delivery. Office hours are 8:00 am–4:30 pm, with ad-hoc telework not available for this position.

Qualifications

• There is no educational substitution at this grade level.
• If using foreign education, must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with transcript to receive credit.

Responsibilities

• Receives and analyzes Prosthetic Consults and prescriptions for items and home medical equipment.
• Reviews requests for completeness and proper documentation; procures items.
• Establishes workflow protocols to ensure timely execution of work.
• Coordinates work for special circumstances and with vendors as SME on policies.

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Altoona, PA seeks a Purchasing Agent to manage procurement of prosthetic equipment, supplies, and services for Veterans. You will review requests, ensure proper documentation, and coordinate purchases under federal guidelines.

Responsibilities include negotiating with vendors, authorizing complex orders, and maintaining workflow protocols to support timely delivery. Office hours are 8:00 am–4:30 pm, with ad-hoc telework not available for this position.