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Purchasing Assistant


Job Location:

Yankton, SD - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 4 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 1 September 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy
The job posting is outdated and position may be filled

Job Summary

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Job ID: 36227
Agency: Department of Social Services / Human Services Center
Location:Yankton SDSalary: $18.45 Hourly depending on qualifications
Pay Grade: E
Closing Date: Open Until Filled

This is a Full-Time 40 Hours Weekly position with the Department of Social Services. For more information on the DSS please visit .

Job Summary:

The Human Services Center is recruiting for an assistant to the Purchasing Manager. This person specializes in routine supply/equipment purchases and tracking of inventory. This position will help process internal supply orders and deliver those supplies in a timely manner. The desired candidate possesses a commitment to service attention to detail and dedication to program integrity.

Working Conditions:

Works in a typical warehouse environment. Some duties are performed in an unheated/uncooled warehouse and outside in adverse weather conditions. The incumbent will frequently lift 50 to 100 pounds and deliver carts/platform trucks weighted down with supplies throughout the hospital.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

Knowledge of:

  • purchase orders invoices requisitions and vouchers;
  • warehouse and inventory procedures;
  • computers and software such as Microsoft Office and EZ Office.


Skill to:

  • operate a pallet jack;
  • load carts/platform trucks;
  • operate a delivery van.


Ability to:

  • work independently;
  • follow written and verbal instructions;
  • establish effective working relationships with vendors HSC staff and the public;
  • repeatedly lift 50 to 100 pounds.


Additional Requirements: To be considered applicant must have valid drivers license.

This position is eligible for Veterans Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08.

Successful applicant(s) will be required to undergo a background investigation. An arrest/conviction record will not necessarily bar employment.

Successful applicant(s) will undergo an abuse and neglect screening.

NCRC: If you possess a National Career Readiness Certificate please submit the certificate with your application. For more information on how to acquire a National Career Readiness Certificate contact a South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation Job Service Office. A certificate is not necessary to be considered.

The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification Form I-9. The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using E-Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.

The State of South Dakota offers $0 premium employee health insurance option plus eleven paid holidays generous vacation and sick leave accrual dental vision and other insurance options and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information here . This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.

Must apply online:
You must apply online emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.
South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources and Administration
Telephone: 605.773.3148 Email:

An Equal Opportunity Employer

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Required Experience:

Junior IC