Prosthetics & Medical Supplies Purchasing Agent

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Salisbury (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs at the Salisbury VA Medical Center in Salisbury, NC is seeking a Purchasing Agent (GS-05/06) to perform direct medical supply purchasing for prosthetic and sensory aids services, including durable medical equipment, to support veterans.

The role requires either specialized experience or eligible education as outlined for GS-05/06, with responsibilities including reviewing requests, preparing solicitations, evaluating quotations, and assisting with PO

Qualifications

• Specialized experience required showing knowledge of purchasing processes.
• Experience substituting education for required experience is acceptable.
• Combination of specialized experience and post-high school education is creditable.

Responsibilities

• Review purchase requests and specifications for completeness.
• Prepare solicitations and purchase documents for reviews.
• Review vendor quotations for compliance and price reasonableness.
• Assist with purchase order administration and changes.

Skills

Specialized experience

Education substitution

Combination education/experience

Education

4 years post-secondary education

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs at the Salisbury VA Medical Center in Salisbury, NC is seeking a Purchasing Agent (GS-05/06) to perform direct medical supply purchasing for prosthetic and sensory aids services, including durable medical equipment, to support veterans.

The role requires either specialized experience or eligible education as outlined for GS-05/06, with responsibilities including reviewing requests, preparing solicitations, evaluating quotations, and assisting with PO