Purchasing Agent Loysville Youth Development Center

Do you like working on a small team with considerable independence but within established regulations and policies? The Financial Services Department for the Bureau of Juvenile Justice Services is seeking an energetic, dedicated, cooperative, and motivated Purchasing Agent to join their team at its Loysville location. This position is located in a beautiful country setting at the Loysville Youth Development Center in Perry County with free parking. If you enjoy reviewing requisitions, identifying the best method of procurement and proceeding with the acquisition process, this may be the career opportunity you are seeking. Apply today!

As a Purchasing Agent with the Bureau of Juvenile Justice Services, you will take part in complex purchasing duties involving independent decision making and the ability to organize work to ensure efficient operations for the Bureau of Juvenile Justice Services Purchasing Department serving the residents, staff, buildings, and grounds of its facilities.
You will need to adhere to all federal, state, and facility regulations, policies, and procedures governing confidentiality. You will also prepare procurement documents by researching state contracts, checking APRs, and SAP requisitions for completeness of information, preparing bid proposals, standard purchase orders, service purchase orders on SRM system, and other routine correspondence as assigned.
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• May change based on operational needs.
• Full-time employment.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• Work hours are 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday - Friday.
• FREE PARKING!
• The Department of Human Services provides excellent benefits, pay increases, paid leave and holidays, as well as opportunities for career advancement.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
• Telework: You will have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Loysville, Perry County.
• Travel and overtime as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• 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.
• Three years of experience in requisitioning, receiving, storing, distributing, and maintaining inventory of goods; or
• Three years of experience in purchasing work involving contact with vendors in the procurement of a variety of supplies, materials, equipment, or services; or

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

• A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information.

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).

• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position. Veterans:
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us at [email protected].

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You may be disqualified.
• Your score may be lower than deserved.
• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.
• Your results will be provided via email.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.

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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.*

• Eligibility rules apply.