Purchasing Agent

The Department of Transportation is on the lookout for a skilled and driven Purchasing Agent to join their team. This role is ideal for individuals who possess a proactive mindset and the ability to work independently. We are particularly interested in candidates who can foresee potential challenges, devise effective solutions, and escalate issues when necessary. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and are eager to contribute to our mission, we encourage you to apply today. Your expertise could make a significant impact on our operations, and we are excited to hear from you!

This role functions as a Purchasing Agent within the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) District 12, where the individual is tasked with a comprehensive range of responsibilities related to procurement. The agent is charged with the planning, direction, creation, execution, and evaluation of both routine procurement contracts and those awarded based on the lowest bid or best value criteria. This position plays a crucial role in the acquisition of goods and services essential for the operations of the District and its four associated counties, ensuring that all procurement activities align with regulatory standards and meet the operational needs of the department. The agent must possess a keen understanding of procurement processes and maintain effective communication with various stakeholders to facilitate successful contract management and execution.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

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.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time up to 3 days per week. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Uniontown.
• 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.

QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Three years of experience in purchasing work involving contact with vendors in the procurement of a variety of supplies, materials, equipment, or services; or
• Three 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.

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

• 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).
• 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.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

• 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 ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.

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