THE POSITION
Make a real difference by helping a busy hospital get what it needs to succeed! As a Purchasing Agent Supervisor with the Department of Human Services, you will support major purchasing activities that keep services safe and reliable. This role gives you the chance to take charge, solve problems, and work closely with many parts of the organization. It is an exciting opportunity for someone who likes fast-paced, hands-on work!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
This position oversees purchasing activities and leads staff who manage supplies, services, and equipment for the hospital. As a Purchasing Agent Supervisor, you will perform the following duties:
- Staff Leadership: Supervise purchasing agents and clerical employees
- Contract Oversight: Monitor contract awards and ensure compliance with rules and guidelines
- Requirement Review: Check purchasing requests for proper coding, accuracy, and correct contract references
- Issue Resolution: Resolve routine and complex purchasing, delivery, and invoicing problems
- Bid Preparation: Prepare or review bid specifications and follow purchasing procedures
- Vendor Coordination: Maintain vendor records and communicate about bids, delivery, and payments
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
- Full-time employment
- Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. This may change based on operational needs.
- Travel and overtime as needed
- Free parking!
- Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
- 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.
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.
- Post-high school education may be substituted on a year-for-year 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 Guidelines.
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Health & Wellness
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.
Compensation & Financial Planning
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.
Work/Life Balance
We know there’s more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.
Values and Culture
We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.
Employee Perks
Sometimes, it is the little “extras” that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.
For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visit www.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.
Work Location: In person
