Purchasing Agent

Purchasing AgentMajor duties at the full performance level include, but are not limited to:Performs technical level purchasing adhering to the FAR, VAAR, VHA, and Prosthetics Directives and Handbooks, VISN policy and station memorandums to acquire Veteran-specific medical equipment, supplies and services based on a medical provider's clinical assessment and evaluation of the Veteran's medical condition.Obtains all necessary procurement information to successfully submit Acquisition Plans and Procurement Packages for stock and Veteran specific needs.Independently performs the process of vetting and vendorizing following VHA Prosthetics guidelines to complete purchases for items that aren't available through established vendor networks.Provides Veteran care and support services to an adult population and serves as the point of contact for external customer service inventory needs and support.Routinely reviews for discrepancies or loopholes in lengthy specifications or statements of work that are very detailed, or otherwise difficult to understand.Independently responsible for utilizing PSAS reporting tools to monitor and track PSAS open purchase card orders, to ensure timely service is provided to Veterans.Authority to obligate the Government in procurement actions.Independently researches the use of different solicitation methods, ordering or reporting procedures in both the purchase card menu and the prosthetics program for both complex and simplified purchases.Independently monitors, receives, tracks, interprets, and analyzes Prosthetic Consults, and prescriptions for items, services and home medical equipment from physicians, therapists, medical center personnel, Veterans, or their representatives.Independently examines clinical health records and claims folders to determine eligibility and entitlement for items and services.Assists and trains new Purchasing Agents in ordering of appropriate prosthetic appliances, purchase card reconciliation, stock, and inventory control, etc.Maintains an inventory of all purchased and consignment equipment with expiration date, imitate exchange and/or replacement of expired stock.Accounts for and balances expenditures in both the purchase card and prosthetics inventory program.Promotion Potential: The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met. Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level.Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pmTelework: This position may be authorized for ad-hoc telework.Virtual: This is not a virtual position.Position Description/PD#: Purchasing Agent/ PD91628-S and PD91727-VS