Procurement Specialist, Prosthetics & Medical Devices

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Indianapolis is seeking a Purchasing Agent to support Prosthetic & Sensory Aids Service (PSAS). The role handles purchasing of veteran-specific equipment and supplies, processes acquisition plans, and uses eCMS/FORCE for documentation.

It involves vendor vetting, order management, and reporting to support patient care. The position is multi-grade, with GS-5/GS-6 levels, and requires meeting specialized experience or education criteria.

Qualifications

• Specialized experience in purchasing admin/clinical supplies.
• Experience using databases to enter data and maintain documentation.
• Qualification at GS-5/6 includes relevant procurement work.

Responsibilities

• Purchasing medical equipment, supplies and services per clinical assessments.
• Submit Acquisition Plans and Procurement Packages with supporting documents.
• Vet vendors and use procurement systems to manage orders and reports.
• Track open purchase card orders and ensure timely service to Veterans.
• Prepare and submit required reports and maintain contract data.
• Work schedule: Mon-Fri 8:00am-4:30pm.

Skills

Specialized experience

Purchasing

Inventory management

Data entry

Vendor research

Education

4-year education

Tools

eCMS/FORCE

Purchase Card

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Indianapolis is seeking a Purchasing Agent to support Prosthetic & Sensory Aids Service (PSAS). The role handles purchasing of veteran-specific equipment and supplies, processes acquisition plans, and uses eCMS/FORCE for documentation.

It involves vendor vetting, order management, and reporting to support patient care. The position is multi-grade, with GS-5/GS-6 levels, and requires meeting specialized experience or education criteria.