Purchasing Agent

4 weeks ago


Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States Department Of Veterans Affairs Full time
Summary

This position is located at the Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center in Milwaukee, WI, in the Prosthetic & Sensory Aids Service (PSAS) within the Prosthetic Service Line.



Duties

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.

Major Duties Listed but Not Limited to:

  • Performs purchasing support adhering to all PSAS directives, handbooks, regulations and VISN/Facility policies.
  • Verifies Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) and Bradstreet information and ensures each vendor is in the System for Award Management (SAM) and in good standing to do business with the government
  • Verifies accountability of all prosthetics expenditures in both the purchase menu and the prosthetics program and associates all the obligations to the individual veteran.
  • Submits acquisition plans and procurement packages for stock and veteran specific needs.
  • Utilize various computer programs such as, GIP, VISTA,CPRS, APAT and appointment management.
  • Based on the urgency of the need the incumbent will select the most appropriate cost-effective source to deliver the item or service in the most reliable manner.
  • Serves as the point of contact for external customer service inventory needs and support.
  • Provides exceptional customer service to internal and external customers.
  • Using various sub-accounts of funds maintained by the incumbent, they will choose to obligate and authorize payments.
  • Knowledge of medical terminology, physical and sensory disabilities, basic anatomy, and kinesiology.
  • Ability to interpret oral and written instructions from physicians and therapists.
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:

Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Position Description/PD#: Purchasing Agent/PD24160A

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized.

Financial Disclosure Report: Not required


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