Purchasing Agent

Are you an experienced purchasing professional with a strong background in the contracting process, looking to take the next step in your career? The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Purchasing Agent to join our team. In this role, you will oversee a range of purchasing activities, contributing to the efficiency and success of the DMVA. If you are ready to thrive in a dynamic, technical environment and pursue an exciting career opportunity, we invite you to apply today!

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In this position, you will be responsible for executing a range of procurement activities, including reviewing requisitions, preparing bid documents, evaluating and awarding bids, drafting contracts, and issuing purchase orders. You will regularly interact with vendors and internal teams to ensure smooth communication and determine whether goods and services received are acceptable in conjunction with end users. A key aspect of your duties will involve ensuring that all purchases made with the purchasing card comply with established policies and management directives. Additionally, you will travel to DMVA program offices and veterans' homes to conduct site visits, participate in 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.
• Travel and overtime: As needed
• May change based on operational needs.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time up to 5 days within a 10-day 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.

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.

Legal Requirements:

• A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information.
• You must pass a background investigation.

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.