Prosthetics Purchasing Specialist - Telework Eligible

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 47,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Buffalo, NY seeks a Purchasing Agent to support Prosthetic & Sensory Aids Service.

This clinical procurement role handles direct purchases of prosthetic and durable medical equipment for Veterans and coordinates with clinics across VISN 2. You will perform complex purchasing in accordance with FAR/VAAR, upload documents to the Electronic Contract Management System, verify UEI/SAM status, and serve as a liaison with vendors and care teams.

Qualifications

• Experience with medical supply purchasing and inventory management.
• Knowledge of FAR/VAAR policies and healthcare procurement.
• Ability to liaise with clinical teams and Veterans in a compassionate manner.

Responsibilities

• Purchases and inventories medical supplies for prosthetics and related services.
• Coordinates procurement following FAR/VAAR and uploads documents to eCMS/FORCE.
• Ensures UEI and SAM registrations are valid and in good standing.
• Serves as point of contact for external inventory needs and vendor coordination.
• Directly supports veteran care and works with clinical providers and families.

Skills

Procurement

Inventory management

Vendor coordination

Clinical liaison

Tools

eCMS/FORCE

SAM/UEI compliance

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Buffalo, NY seeks a Purchasing Agent to support Prosthetic & Sensory Aids Service.

This clinical procurement role handles direct purchases of prosthetic and durable medical equipment for Veterans and coordinates with clinics across VISN 2. You will perform complex purchasing in accordance with FAR/VAAR, upload documents to the Electronic Contract Management System, verify UEI/SAM status, and serve as a liaison with vendors and care teams.