Purchasing Agent

Purchasing Agent is a member of the Orlando VA Healthcare System, Prosthetic & Sensory Aids Service (PSAS) within the Prosthetic Service Line at the Medical Center and/or Community Base Outpatient Clinic (CBOC). Performs direct medical supply Purchasing & Inventory Management support to administrative & clinical services to initiate obligations for related requirements necessary to provide prosthetic and sensory aids services including durable medical equipment & supplies directly to Veterans. Include but not limited to: * 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. * Documents the services required per the contractual agreement and monitors, tracks and trends contractor performance. * Conducts thorough market research by obtaining competitive bids/ Request for Quotation (RFQ) to determine fair and reasonable pricing. * Initiates action on "stat" requests within 24 hours, or five (5) working days for routine requests. * Obligate purchase orders for equipment and/or supplies, or the rental of services within 30 working days. * Action taken annotated on the consult as notification to the requestor and all other necessary parties. * Monitors to ensure the completion of requests in less than a 90-days period. * Assists and trains new Purchasing Agents in ordering of appropriate prosthetic appliances, purchase card reconciliation, stock and inventory control, etc. * Maintaining an inventory of all purchased and consignment equipment with expiration date, imitate exchange and/or replacement of expired stock. * Ensures the services provided are documented as the type of service and duration. 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. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Purchasing Agent/PD07428-T and PD07427-T Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized.

Created: 2026-04-02