PURCHASING BUYER (Part-Time)

The Purchasing Agent is a member of the Prosthetic & Sensory Aids Service (PSAS) within the Prosthetic Service Line and performs direct medical supply Purchasing and Inventory Management support to the administrative and clinical services of the VA to initiate the obligation for all related requirements necessary to provide prosthetic and sensory aids services, to include durable medical equipment and supplies directly to Veterans.

One (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-5 level in the Federal service that equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of this Purchasing Agent position.

maintaining regular contact with vendors, contractors, medical center/facility professionals, and staff

purchasing for a variety of prosthetic and sensory aid devices, medical supplies, surgical implants, and durable medical equipment involving specialized requirements and/or commercial requirements

utilizing a variety of databases and computer systems to maintain accurate accounting of all actions

examining incoming procurement requests for completeness

maintaining computer security and access to files

Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Your experience must be fully documented on your resume and must include job title, duties, month and year start/end dates AND hours worked per week.

For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at

Work is primarily sedentary when conducting purchasing functions for the Prosthetic & Sensory Aids Service. However, while conducting inventory management functions, the incumbent may work comfortably in a warehouse environment, sitting, standing, walking, bending, lifting, carrying, retrieving and managing inventory. Prolonged periods of working at a computer terminal is required. Ability to retrieve equipment from a storage room is required. Climbing associated with stocking of equipment and other items in storage areas is necessary. The work involves moderate discomfort when visiting sites away from the office. Often, walking between the main medical center and other parts of Prosthetics to conduct professional duties.

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