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Purchasing Agent- Prosthetics

Houston, Texas, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$47K/yr - $67K/yr

1+ years exp

Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center is seeking a Purchasing Agent for the Prosthetic & Sensory Aids Service. The role involves performing purchasing and inventory management support to provide prosthetic and sensory aids services, including durable medical equipment and supplies to Veterans.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Performs independent technical level purchasing support adhering to the FAR, VAAR, all applicable VHA Directives and Memorandums, Prosthetics Directives and Handbooks, VISN policy and station memorandums to acquire Veteran-specific medical equipment, supplies and services based on a medical providers clinical assessment and evaluation of the Veteran's medical condition

Obtain all necessary procurement information to successfully submit Acquisition Plans and Procurement Packages for stock and Veteran specific needs to the Network Contracting Office and uploads quotes, bids, invoices, consults, and other important documents to the Electronic Contract Management System (eCMS/FORCE)

Performs research to find alternate vendor resources not available in SAM to meet the needs of specific purchase situations

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 patient care and support services to an adult population and serves as the point of contact for external customer service inventory needs and support

Reviews for discrepancies or loopholes in lengthy specifications or statements of work that are very detailed, or otherwise difficult to understand

Coordinates with appropriate vendor for device retrieval and reconciliation of acquisition days to ensure daily fund rental fiscal accountability

Utilizing PSAS reporting tools to monitor and track PSAS open purchase card orders, to ensure timely service is provided to Veterans

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

Act on emergent situations with knowledge of up-to-date practices, procedures, and products; justifies actions to include sole source justification

Qualification

Purchasing supportInventory managementProcurement processesAutomated systemsMicrosoft OfficeAnalytical reasoningTechnical credibilityOral communication

Required

A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education

Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job

Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959

Subject to background/security investigation

Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process

Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)

Time-In-Grade Requirement: Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement

For a GS-05 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-04

For the GS-06 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-05

An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials

GS-05: You may qualify based on your experience and/or education as described below

Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-04 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization

Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to: Perform a variety of receptionist, timekeeping, record keeping and miscellaneous duties; Procure supplies and services to meet the purchase, rental, or lease needs of an organization; purchasing various equipment, supplies, and services through the use of a purchase card; Experience utilizing a variety of automated systems to enter, update, revise, sort, and calculate data; Utilizing different ordering, reporting procedures, and purchasing methods

OR, Education: Applicants may substitute education for the required experience

To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have successfully completed four (4) years of education above the high school level in any field which high school graduation or the equivalent is the normal prerequisite

NOTE: Transcripts Required

OR, Combination: Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level

You must have a combination of specialized experience and education beyond the second year and specialized experience as described above, which meet the total experience requirements for this grade level

NOTE: Transcripts Required

GS-06: You may qualify based on your experience as described below

You must have one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-5 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization

Examples of specialized experience would typically include but are not limited to: Experience performing clerical or assistant duties in support of purchasing and procurement; Procure supplies and services to meet the purchase, rental, or lease needs of an organization; Experience working with medical staff to determine procurement needs and priorities; Resolve a variety of shipment, payment, or other discrepancies in support of procurement programs and operations; Experience purchasing various equipment, supplies, and services through the use of a purchase card; and Ability to assemble and/or summarize information from files and documents as required to create reports utilizing automated computerized supply/inventory management systems and Microsoft Office software programs such as MS Word and Excel

You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position: Acquisition Strategy, Analytical Reasoning, Computer Skills, Oral Communication, Technical Credibility

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social)

Physical Requirements: Work is primarily sedentary when conducting purchasing functions for PSAS

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

Incumbent may carry/lift items weighing up to twenty-five (25) pounds

Normal safety precautions are adequate

The work involves moderate discomfort when visiting sites away from the office

At times, the employee may be required to wear protective clothing when visiting the Prosthetic and Sensory Aids Fabrication Laboratory

Often, walking between the main medical center and other parts of Prosthetics to conduct professional duties

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.