Purchasing Technician

***THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE***

The Nevada Department of Corrections has a vacancy for a Purchasing Technician in Carson City. This position is responsible for performing a variety of purchasing procurement and inventory control functions that support state operations. Duties for this position include processing purchase orders maintaining computerized records coordinating vendor deliveries and overseeing fixed asset documentation. The incumbent will ensure compliance with state laws regulations and policies while securing goods and services efficiently and cost-effectively. Typical work hours for this position are Monday- Friday from 7:00am-4:00pm.

Purchasing Technicians prepare and process documents for the purchase issuance and transfer of goods.

One or more years of applicable experience as described in the job duties graduation from high school or equivalent education.

1. Purchase property equipment services forms food parts and supplies.
2. Determine the best price and availability of items.
3. Issue and modify purchase orders via an open-term contract or informal quote.
4. Verify the accuracy of coding and vendor information and resolve inconsistency or error problems.
5. Maintain and monitor computerized record systems and distribute documentation to appropriate parties.
6. Ensure compliance with State laws regulations and agency policies and procedures.
7. Prepare for bid and request for proposal openings complete legal advertisements arrange and verify publications maintain bid and records and issue and post notification of awards.
8. Contact vendors to resolve problems and arrange for delivery or return of items.
9. Answer questions regarding applicable laws regulations policies and procedures.
10. Maintain department or statewide fixed asset control records and issue identification tags.
11. Record property movement or disposition and issue reports for inventory verification and control purposes.
12. Perform related duties as assigned.

Knowledge of:

• Principles practices policies and procedures used in the procurement of a variety of goods and services; computerized recordkeeping systems related to procurement contract maintenance and purchase order tracking; terminology pertaining to the procurement of goods and services.
• Use and processing of requisitions purchase orders invoices and related documents; market value of a variety of items.
• Customer service techniques; recordkeeping techniques and methods; basic math.

• Mathematical computations.
• Interpersonal and communication both verbal and written.
• Use and operation of office and job-related equipment and software.

• Use reference manuals catalogs guides and other resource materials; interpret and apply regulations policies and procedures to specific problems and situations.
• Read and understand documents and instructions.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others; communicate with vendors and others regarding the price availability terms and delivery of goods and services.
• Enter and retrieve data; maintain purchasing records; research contract and purchase information.

The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse inclusive and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race color national origin religion or belief age disability sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression pregnancy domestic partnership genetic information (GINA) or compensation and/or wages.

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