Prosthetics Medical Devices Purchasing Specialist

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs at the Indianapolis VA Medical Center seeks a Purchasing Agent (GS-5/GS-6) to manage direct medical supply purchasing and inventory for prosthetic and sensory aids services.

The role supports clinical and administrative needs, including durable medical equipment procurement and documentation. You will utilize agency software to enter data, generate correspondence, and track obligations, with emphasis on accurate inventory control and supplier coordination.

Qualifications

• Specialized experience covers purchasing for admin/clinical supplies.
• Experience with computer software and databases for data entry and correspondence.
• Education or combination to meet GS-5/GS-6 requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform purchasing functions for administrative and clinical supplies and equipment.
• Support inventory management and related purchasing activities.
• Enter data, compose correspondence, and maintain documentation in computer systems.
• Assist in processing obligations for prosthetic and sensory aids needs.

Skills

Purchasing functions

Data entry

Documentation maintenance

Education

4 years of education above high school

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Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs at the Indianapolis VA Medical Center seeks a Purchasing Agent (GS-5/GS-6) to manage direct medical supply purchasing and inventory for prosthetic and sensory aids services.

The role supports clinical and administrative needs, including durable medical equipment procurement and documentation. You will utilize agency software to enter data, generate correspondence, and track obligations, with emphasis on accurate inventory control and supplier coordination.