Medical Supplies Procurement Specialist

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Murfreesboro (TN); Presencial; USD 42.000 - 54.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Purchasing Agent (GS-6) to provide direct medical supply purchasing and inventory management support for prosthetics and sensory aid services.

The role supports acquiring durable medical equipment and related supplies for Veterans, with duties spanning purchasing, inventory tracking, and coordination with clinical staff. The position requires knowledge of federal procurement regulations, micro-purchase processes, and experience with automated

Formación

• Specialized experience equivalent to GS-5 in Federal service related to purchasing and procurement.
• Experience procuring supplies and services and coordinating with medical staff on procurement needs.
• Experience using automated supply/inventory management systems and MS Office.

Responsabilidades

• Purchasing support under micro-purchase threshold.
• Reviewing and editing purchase requests and resolving discrepancies.
• Procures supplies and services to meet organizational needs.
• Develops selection criteria for purchases and prepares contract modifications.
• Conducts market research and sole source purchases for specialized medical items.
• Serves as first-line contact for medical staff regarding procured items.
• Develops reports and maintains records for briefing and presentations.
• Performs receptionist, timekeeping, and related duties; may work in a warehouse.

Conocimientos

Purchasing/ procurement

Supply management

MS Word

MS Excel

Time management

Herramientas

Government Purchase Card

Descripción del empleo

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Purchasing Agent (GS-6) to provide direct medical supply purchasing and inventory management support for prosthetics and sensory aid services.

The role supports acquiring durable medical equipment and related supplies for Veterans, with duties spanning purchasing, inventory tracking, and coordination with clinical staff. The position requires knowledge of federal procurement regulations, micro-purchase processes, and experience with automated