Medical Prosthetics Procurement Specialist

Veterans Health Administration (DOVA); Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 47,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The Veterans Health Administration (DOVA) at VA Western New York Healthcare System in Buffalo, NY is seeking a Purchasing Agent (GS-6) to perform complex and routine purchasing duties for the Prosthetics and Sensory Aids Service and other medical services.

The role involves preparing acquisition plans, obtaining vendor quotes, ensuring FAR/VAAR/SAM compliance, and maintaining procurement documentation. Location is Buffalo, NY with full-time hours and ad-hoc telework eligibility.

Qualifications

• Minimum requirement: GS-06 specialized experience in purchasing or procurement related to medical equipment, prosthetic or orthotic devices, durable medical equipment, or medical supplies.

Responsibilities

• Purchasing specialized prosthetics, durable medical equipment, rehabilitation equipment, and medical supplies based on clinical prescriptions and Veterans’ medical needs.
• 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.

Job description

The Veterans Health Administration (DOVA) at VA Western New York Healthcare System in Buffalo, NY is seeking a Purchasing Agent (GS-6) to perform complex and routine purchasing duties for the Prosthetics and Sensory Aids Service and other medical services.

The role involves preparing acquisition plans, obtaining vendor quotes, ensuring FAR/VAAR/SAM compliance, and maintaining procurement documentation. Location is Buffalo, NY with full-time hours and ad-hoc telework eligibility.