Purchasing Agent I Jobs

Join a passionate team of finance professionals as a Purchasing Agent with the State of Utah in the Division of Technology Services (DTS).
The Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate should possess:

• Experience with purchasing and/or procurement
• Strong attention to detail and follow through
• Moderate excel skills
• Strong people skills with the ability to be a team player

Why join our team?
We have great business partners who want to serve Utah citizens efficiently and effectively, while working within the guidance of their federal and state partners. This is an opportunity to make a difference for Utah citizens while being a pivotal part of an exciting IT team. You will receive great health and retirement benefits, such as, generous paid time off so you can spend more time with your family and have a positive work life balance. Click here to view a summary of all the benefits we offer.

The Agency:
To learn more about The Department of Technology Services check us out Click here. The State's environment is a highly optimized blend of systems responsible for collecting, processing, and distributing millions of data elements every day.

Principal Duties
Purchasing agent assists DTS in fulfilling it's mission by:

• Ensuring that we adhere to all State Purchasing rules
• Recommends possible options to increase purchasing power
• Provide information to customers on purchasing processes and procedures
• Purchasing of products and services for the entire department

• Experience performing purchasing duties for an organization
• Understanding of the fundamental principles of procurement
• Familiarity with financial software systems

• Employment contingent on passing a drug screening and a background check.
• Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to perform the work; however, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying light items; driving an automobile, etc. Special physical demands are not required to perform the work.
• Risks found in the typical office setting, which is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated, e.g., safe use of office equipment, avoiding trips and falls, observing fire regulations, etc.