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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Purchasing Agent in Allentown, Pennsylvania
Reference #: 4450558 THE POSITION Are you adept at communication and excel in a fast-paced work setting? Have you worked in procurement or managing inventory before? The Department of Transportation is in search of a meticulous Purchasing Agent to oversee procurement tasks in the Lehigh County Maintenance District. If you are ready to take the next step in your career, we invite you to apply and join our team!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK In the role of a Purchasing agent, you will be responsible for executing thorough purchasing tasks which include assessing requisitions, creating bid documents, evaluating and granting bids, as well as drafting contracts and purchase orders. All activities must adhere to the purchasing regulations of the Commonwealth and the purchasing policies of both the Commonwealth and the Department. This position also involves interacting with requisitioners, receivers, vendors, district office fiscal and purchasing personnel, the Comptroller's Office, and the Office of Chief Counsel.
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Work Schedule and Additional Information: Full-time employment Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch. This position may require overtime, shift work, and travel. Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable. You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: Three years of experience in purchasing work involving contact with vendors in the procurement of a variety of supplies, materials, equipment, or services; or Three years of experience in requisitioning, receiving, storing, distributing, and maintaining inventory of goods; or An equivalent combination of experience and training. Post-high school education may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for purchasing or stores experience to a maximum of two years.
Additional Requirements:
You must possess experience obtaining three bids for comparisons of services and materials. You must possess experience resolving defective merchandise and arranging for credit and/or returns. You must possess experience tracking necessary paperwork to resolve internal audits questions and/or investigations. You must be able to perform essential job functions.
How to Apply: Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted. Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
Veterans:
Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go towww.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.
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The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.