Purchasing Agent

3 weeks ago


Cumberland County PA, United States Commonwealth of PA Full time

**THE POSITION**:
Are you a highly organized and efficient individual with expertise in contracting processes and vendor management? The Pennsylvania Department of Corrections (DOC) operates as one team, embraces diversity, and commits to enhancing public safety by providing individualized treatment and education to inmates, resulting in successful community reintegration through accountability and positive change. It takes a collective effort of several bodies of work to meet this mission, and the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Camp Hill is looking for an experienced purchasing professional to join our team

You bring your ambitious organizational and critical-thinking skills, and our dedicated staff will equip you with the knowledge of purchasing policies and procedures to set you up for success with DOC This is your opportunity to bring public service to new heights while developing new skills and amplifying your career, do not miss out on this opportunity

**DESCRIPTION OF WORK**:
As a Purchasing Agent, you will broaden your knowledge of purchasing by utilizing Commonwealth electronic systems to purchase supplies, materials, equipment, and services for the DOC's Southeast Regional Purchasing Group. This This position is located within SCI Camp Hill and oversees procurement for several SCI locations such as SCI Camp Hill, SCI Chester, and SCI Phoenix.

In this position, you will provide knowledge and guidance for DOC staff in determining the appropriate methods for purchasing supplies, materials, equipment, and services; maintain purchasing documentation as well as an electronic list of approved vendors; use a Commonwealth purchasing card to make payments to vendors; and establish and hold bid openings and evaluations, as well as award contracts. Additionally, you will resolve routine purchasing and delivery problems through contact with the Comptroller’s Office, Central Office procurement 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 30-minute lunch.
- ** Telework**:After the successful completion of a 6 month probationary period (you will be reporting to the office 5 days a week during your probationary period), a determination will be made if you will be permitted to telework part time (up to 2 days per a week). 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 Camp Hill.
- This position is eligible for full retirement benefits at age 60 or 65.
- ** 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. Post-high school education may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for purchasing or stores experience to a maximum of two years.

**Conditions of Employment**:

- As a condition of employment, you must successfully pass two tuberculosis tests before being hiring due to the work location being with SCI Camp Hill.

**Additional Requirements**:

- You are required to complete a mandatory 3 week training program at the DOC Academy in Elizabethtown.
- You must be able to perform essential job functions.

**Legal Requirements**:

- You must pass a background investigation.

**How to Apply**:
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**Veterans**:
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**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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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.*

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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.
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