Purchasing Agent Supervisor - Warren State Hospital
Purchasing Agent Supervisor - Warren State Hospital
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Job Description
THE POSITION
Are you an experienced purchasing professional with a strong background in large organizations looking to take the next step in your career The Department of Human Services is seeking a motivated and detailoriented Purchasing Agent Supervisor to join our team at Warren State Hospital. In this vital role you will ensure all departments receive highquality materials and services promptly and in compliance with relevant laws regulations and policies. This is an excellent opportunity to grow professionally building on your current expertise while gaining new skills all in the service of Pennsylvanias most vulnerable citizens.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
In this position you will oversee the hospitals procurement operations including planning organizing and directing the work of purchasing agents and clerical staff to ensure the timely and efficient acquisition of essential materials and supplies. You will provide guidance on updated procurement procedures maintain comprehensive purchasing records and ensure all purchasing activities align with applicable laws and regulations. Your responsibilities will include managing largescale purchases of a wide range of supplies and equipment to meet the hospitals operational needs. Additionally you will audit purchase requests and exercise sound judgment by making routine decisions based on established policies training and professional expertise.
Interested in learning more Additional details regarding this position can be found in theposition description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
- Fulltime employment 37.5 hours per week
- Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM Monday Friday with a 30minute lunch.
- Overtime: As required
- Telework:You will not have the option to telework in this position.
- Salary:In some cases the starting salary may be nonnegotiable.
- 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:
- One year as a Purchasing Agent(Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title as determined by the Office of Administration; or
- Four years of experience in purchasing work involving contact with vendors in the procurement of a variety of supplies materials equipment or services; or
- Four 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.
Other Requirements:
- You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements follow the link and click on Residency.
- You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Legal Requirements:
- A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination.
- This position falls under the provisions of the Older Adult Protective Services Act.
- Under the Act a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports including but not limited to PA State Police and FBI clearance.
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 and click the Veterans Preference tab or contact us at.
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.
EXAMINATION INFORMATION
- Completing the application including all supplemental questions serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
- Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
- Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
- You must provide complete and accurate information or:
- your score may be lower than deserved.
- you may be disqualified.
- You may only apply/test once for this posting.
- Your results will be provided via email.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
