Purchasing Agent - Dauphin County, PA, United States - Commonwealth of PA

Commonwealth of PA

Verified Company

Dauphin County, PA, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

THE POSITION:

Do you have a keen eye for detail? Do you have experience working with vendors to meet their procurement needs? The Department of Revenue is seeking a dedicated Purchasing Agent to join us in the Bureau of Fiscal Management, Budget Division.

This position gives you the opportunity to review and process purchasing requisitions for supplies and services. Bring your talent and ambition to our team and start the next chapter in your career

DESCRIPTION OF WORK:

In this role, you will be responsible for reviewing and verifying purchasing requisitions for contract and noncontract supplies or services, reviewing DGS website to ensure most up to date contracts and price guides are available, preparing purchasing documents in the database, and generating reports. You will have the opportunity to contact vendors to verify current pricing and obtain quotes, handle complaints and adjustments, expedite delivery of critical items, and verify they are in compliance with all state taxes.

Work may also include:

Maintaining record of Mastercard orders
Notifying bureaus when purchasing orders are complete
Reconciling charges in the system
Reviewing need requests and gathering necessary data
Serving as advisor for RFP Committee

Make your career aspirations a reality with the Department of Revenue

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

Fulltime employment
Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday
Friday, with 30minute lunch.

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Telework:You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) full-time. You will be required to report in-office at the minimum of one day per month. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg.
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Salary:_ _**In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.

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. Posthigh school education may be substituted on a yearforyear basis for purchasing or stores experience to a maximum of two years.

Additional Requirements:

You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

How to Apply:

Veterans:

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).
If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

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Health & Wellness
We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.

Compensation & Financial Planning

We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.

Work/Life Balance

We know there's more to life than just work Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S.

holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.

Values and Culture

We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good.

As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.

Employee Perks
Sometimes, it is the little "extras" that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.