Purchasing Agent Jobs

Our Facilities Supply Unit is currently looking to hire a Purchasing Agent. The primary responsibilities of this role will be to manage our WASP inventory control system, maintain product data, rectify miscalculations, review, and analyze the results of operations, report findings to the unit supervisor and make recommendations for improvement as necessary. This position offers competitive pay and excellent benefits. Those who have experience managing warehouse inventory are encouraged to apply. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following: Use power jack and/or manual jack to deliver boxes of paper to divisions. Lift and carry boxes that weigh 35 lbs. Maintain and update inventory information in WASP system. Re-stock supply rooms and basement supply storage areas. Reconcile inventory discrepancies. Complete requisitions in e-forms for all sites. Report any stock issues to management and place product orders as necessary. Receive deliveries and confirm all items received from vendors.

1. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State's Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization and one year of full-time experience in the receiving, retrieving, distributing or disposing of records, archival or library materials; or
2. An associate degree or 60 semester credits from an accredited college; or
3. A satisfactory combination of education and/or experience equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have a four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent.

Prior knowledge of PASSPort and OCP systems preferred, but not required. Other Significant Requirements: Able to lift 35 pounds without restrictions. Strong oral & written communication skills. Ability to multi-task & work with minimal supervision. Highly skilled in Microsoft Office. Including Excel. Able to use a power jack, inline and hand truck.

We appreciate every applicants interest; however, submission of a resume is not a guarantee that you will receive an interview, only those candidates under consideration will be contacted.
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This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.