Purchasing Agent

Full-time other-general

Summary This position is located at the Jack C. Montgomery VA Medical Center in Muskogee, OK in the Prosthetic & Sensory Aids Service (PSAS) line. The incumbent 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. Responsibilities Duties include, but may not be limited to the following: Plans work to be accomplished by subordinates; sets and adjusts short term priorities, and prepares schedules for completion of work based on priorities; Advises, counsels and instructs employees on work and administrative manners, such as complaints, grievances, etc.; Finds and implements ways to eliminate or reduce significant bottlenecks and barriers to production; Provides guidance and evaluates work involving new, complex or unusual situations and those without clear precedence; Oversees management and distribu...