Purchasing Agent

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework eligible

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Purchasing Agent at the VA Medical Center in Vancouver, WA.

The role involves acquiring Veteran-specific medical equipment, supplies, and services in accordance with FAR, VAAR, VHA and Prosthetics policies. The incumbent will coordinate vendorization, manage records in eCMS/FORCE, and ensure fiscal accountability through proper purchase execution and documentation.

Qualifications

• Experience in technical purchasing of veteran-specific medical equipment, supplies and services.
• Familiarity with FAR/VAAR/VHA policies.
• Ability to validate vendor eligibility and SAM registrations.

Responsibilities

• Perform procurement activities for prosthetics and related items.
• Prepare Acquisition Plans and Procurement Packages with required documentation.
• Upload and manage quotes, bids, invoices, and related records in eCMS/FORCE.

Skills

Purchasing

Vendor management

Procurement policies

Education

Transcript required

Tools

eCMS/FORCE

Job description

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

This position serves as a member of Prosthetic & Sensory Aids Service (PSAS) within the Prosthetic Service Line under the VISN and will be located at the VA Medical Center in Vancouver, WA.

Key Responsibilities

***THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION, YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE DUTY LOCATION*** This position involves a multi-grade career ladder. The major duties listed below represent the full performance level of GS-6. At the GS-5 level, the employee performs assignments of a more limited scope and with less independence. You will progressively acquire the background necessary to perform at the full performance level of GS-6.

Promotion is at the discretion of the supervisor and is contingent upon satisfactory performance, availability of higher-level work, and availability of funds. Major duties include, but are not limited to. Performs technical and independent purchasing of Veteran-specific medical equipment, supplies, and services in accordance with the FAR, VAAR, VHA and Prosthetics policies, VISN guidance, and station memorandums.

Uses medical provider assessments to identify and acquire patient-specific prosthetic and medical items. Develops Acquisition Plans and Procurement Packages and submits required documentation to the Network Contracting Office. Uploads and maintains quotes, bids, invoices, consults, and related records in eCMS/FORCE. Verifies vendor eligibility by confirming Unique Entity Identifier information and SAM registration; researches and vets alternate vendors when necessary.

Coordinates vendorization, device retrieval, and reconciliation of acquisition days to support fiscal accountability for rental equipment. Executes purchases through Prosthetics purchasing systems, including Veteran-specific purchases, inventory support, 2237 requests, and 1358 obligations. Administers small purchase orders, including time-and-materials, labor-hour, and other non-firm-fixed-price orders.

Uses and is proficient with all office automation equipment such as computers, word processors, facsimile/scanner machines, automatic data processing (ADP) equipment (keyboard and visual display), barcode scanners, label makers, calculator, copiers and telephones to effectively communicate with others, place purchase orders, produce forms and complete correspondence.

Ensures appropriate Medicare Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) codes are used and verifies and documents Veteran eligibility. Performs related duties and other assignments as directed. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am until 4:30 pm Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized Telework: This position may be authorized for Ad-Hoc telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.

Requirements & Education

IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education at the GS-5. There is no educational substitution at the GS-6 grade level. NOTE: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/.

If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $43892 – $63605/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-13.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.

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