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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs · 18 hours ago

Purchasing Agent

San Francisco, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$50K/yr - $73K/yr

1+ years exp

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Purchasing Agent for the Prosthetic & Sensory Aids Service in San Francisco. This role involves direct medical supply purchasing and inventory management to support clinical services for Veterans.

GovernmentMedicalNational SecurityPublic Safety

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Displays a positive image and be highly motivated to seek ways to expedite patient processing

Deduces from written prescriptions or oral requests what items or services are needed

Selects the most appropriate cost-effective source to deliver the items/service in the most reliable manner

Takes appropriate action based on the request from the clinical provider prescribing the device based on the interpreted instructions on the clinical prescription

Obligates purchase orders for equipment and/or supplies - or the rental of services

Monitors to ensure the completion of requests

Performs independent technical level purchasing support

Obtains all necessary procurement information to successfully submit Acquisition Plans and Procurement Packages for stock and Veteran specific needs

Ensures the services provided are documented as the type of service and duration

Performs simplified purchases including reviewing for proper purchase hierarchy which can include open market purchases

Selects the item that is both best for the Veteran and the best value for the government

Performs other similar or related duties as assigned

Qualification

PurchasingInventory ManagementAutomated SystemsData AnalysisCustomer ServiceTechnical CompetenceReport DevelopmentAttention to Detail

Required

Possess one (1) year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular knowledge - skills - and abilities to perform successfully the duties of this position - and that is typically in or related to the work of this position

To be creditable - this experience must have been equivalent to at least the GS-4 level in the Federal service

Specialized experience includes: procuring 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; utilizing different ordering - reporting procedures - and purchasing methods; utilizing an automated system to enter - update - and calculate data; and developing reports and spreadsheets

Have successfully completed 4 years of education above the high school level in any field

This education must have been obtained in an accredited business - secretarial or technical school - junior college - college or university for which high school graduation or the equivalent is the normal prerequisite

One year of full-time undergraduate study is defined as 30 semester hours - 45 quarter hours - or the equivalent in a college or university or at least 20 hours of classroom instruction per week for approximately 36 weeks in a business - secretarial or technical school

Possess equivalent combinations of successfully completed post-high school education and experience to meet total qualification requirements at the GS-5 level

To qualify for this position at the GS-6 level you must meet the following criteria: Specialized experience includes: placing orders for a variety of prosthetic and sensory aid devices - medical supplies - surgical implants - and durable medical equipment against established contracts; analyzing prosthetic request forms; and researches information on prosthetic appliances

You will be rated on the following Competencies as part of the assessment questionnaire for this position: Attention to Detail, Customer Service (Clerical/Technical), Manages Resources, Technical Competence

A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week

All experience listed on your resume must include the month and year start/end dates

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; religious; spiritual; community; student; social)

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience - including volunteer experience

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

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