Purchasing Agent - Southwest Region

If you have experience in purchasing and are looking for a challenging and fulfilling career, consider becoming a Purchasing Agent for the Department of Corrections (DOC). In this role, you will be responsible for procuring supplies, materials, equipment, and services for state correctional institutions (SCIs) in the southwest region. This includes overseeing procurement for SCI Forest, SCI Pine Grove, SCI Greene, SCI Fayette, SCI Somerset, and SCI Laurel Highlands. As a Purchasing Agent, you will utilize your organizational skills and knowledge of contracting processes to work with vendors and ensure efficient and effective procurement for these institutions. This is a great opportunity for those who are detail-oriented, productive, and have a strong understanding of the purchasing process. Become an integral member of our team, apply with us today.

As a Purchasing Agent, you will perform technical purchasing work for the southwest region of the DOC. In this position, you will provide assistance and instruction to facility staff in determining the appropriate methods for purchasing supplies, materials, equipment, and services. You can expect to utilize Commonwealth purchasing systems and purchasing cards to make payments to vendors. You will also develop bid specifications and proposals for items not available from statewide contracts. Additionally, you will evaluate and resolve routine purchasing problems through contact with various offices, staff, and vendors.

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

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time up to 1 day per week. For promotional applicants, you must successfully complete a 6-month probationary period (you will be reporting to the office 5 days a week during your probationary 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 SCI Pine Grove in Indiana.
• This position is eligible for full retirement benefits at age 60 or 65.
• Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $45,907.00 (before taxes).
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

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:

• Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirement:

• You must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.

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.

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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.