Purchasing Agent

THE POSITION

Are you an organized and productive individual with experience in purchasing and contracting processes? The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA), Bureau of Office Services is actively seeking a Purchasing Agent to be responsible for performing a variety of purchasing activities in the Division of Procurement and Contracting.

If you have experience in contracting processes and working with vendors , we have a job opportunity for you!

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DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As a Purchasing Agent, y our responsibilities will entail performing thorough procurement tasks such as assessing requisitions, creating bid documents, evaluating and granting bids, drafting contracts, and issuing purchase orders.

This role will require constant communication with vendors and other personnel. You will be tasked with verifying that all purchases made using the purchasing card adhere to the rules and regulations set forth by established policy and management directives.

In addition, you will t ravel to DMVA program offices and veterans' homes to conduct site visits, attend meetings, and provide training on procurement processes.

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

Work Schedule and Additional Information :

• Full-time employment (7.5 hours per day; 37.5 hours per week)
• Work hours are 7 : 00 AM to 3 : 00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. Work hours and schedule may change based on operational needs.
• Telework : You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time up to 5 days out of 10 days in a pay period.

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 Annville.

• 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 a valid federal or state-issued photo ID and pass a favorable NCIC screening for admittance to Fort Indiantown Gap.
• 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 to www.employment.pa.gov / Additional%20Info / Pages / default.

aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at [email protected] .

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.

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.