Prosthetics & Medical Equipment Buyer

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Texas seeks a Purchasing Agent to provide direct medical supply purchasing and inventory management for prosthetic and sensory aids. You will initiate obligations for equipment, manage micro-purchases, and coordinate with clinicians to meet veterans' needs.

The role requires knowledge of purchasing regulations, workflow design, and vendor negotiation, with a focus on accuracy, timeliness, and audit readiness.

Qualifications

• Experience in purchasing regulations and procurement processes for medical equipment and services.
• Ability to handle micro-purchases and vendor negotiations.
• Ability to review requisitions, ensure documentation, and manage procurements.

Responsibilities

• Receives and analyzes Prosthetic Consults and prescriptions for items and home medical equipment.
• Reviews requests for completeness and makes procurement arrangements.
• Establishes workflow protocols to ensure timely execution of work.
• Advises services on requisitions for services, equipment and commodities.
• Reviews requests and makes substitutions within scope.
• Provides guidance to vendors on local vendor file requirements.
• Examines clinical records to determine eligibility for items and services.
• Advises Veterans and clinicians on entitlements for items and services.
• Procures specialized medical equipment and services for Veterans.
• Purchases with the government purchase card for micro-purchases.
• Negotiates prices with vendors and collects data for requirements.
• Authorizes and prepares complex purchase orders.

Skills

Customer Service

Quality Assurance Standards

Writing

Computer Skills

Attention to Detail

Flexibility

Integrity/Honesty

Interpersonal Skills

Reading Comprehension

Self-Management

Stress Tolerance

Teamwork

Education

Four years above high school

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Texas seeks a Purchasing Agent to provide direct medical supply purchasing and inventory management for prosthetic and sensory aids. You will initiate obligations for equipment, manage micro-purchases, and coordinate with clinicians to meet veterans' needs.

The role requires knowledge of purchasing regulations, workflow design, and vendor negotiation, with a focus on accuracy, timeliness, and audit readiness.