Purchasing Agent jobs in Helena, MT

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The Purchasing Technician will be responsible for assisting in purchase orders, receiving/tagging inventory, and processing returns of all departmental Information Technology (IT) products and services that are procured.

The position manages DOJ’s cellular products as well as providing a variety of administrative duties, and coordinate office functions for division staff.

The duties and responsibilities are varied, and independent thinking and decision-making, in coordination with the CIO, Section Supervisors, and technical staff.

• Procure goods and services using the small purchase process as defined in the Procurement Rules and Methods policy.
• Follow procurement laws, rules, policy, and processes.
• Receive quotes where practical and use the State’s Vendor List for small purchases when possible.
• Compare prices, specifications, and delivery dates to determine the best price among potential suppliers.
• Create purchase orders to ensure accuracy of specifications and delivery requirements.
• Resolve shortages, missed or late deliveries, and other purchasing issues.
• Complete data entry into databases and systems, gather information, and prepare reports.
• Maintain records of purchases.

• Salary: $ 18.00 - 20.61 Hourly
• State of MT benefits!

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of purchasing or other applicable experience.
• Other combinations of education or experience may be substituted.

Successful applicant(s) will be subject to:

• Criminal History Fingerprint Check
• Driving History

HOW TO APPLY:

• To be considered for this position, you must attach a résumé at the time of application.
• Tip: When attaching your resume, you must mark the attachment as a “Relevant File”.
• RESUME: Please include all work experience as well as job duties that demonstrate your qualifications for this position. Include dates of employment (month & year- start & end) and the reason you left each job.

Fabulous State of Montana benefits:

• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Public Employee's Retirement System (PERS) plan choices - Defined Benefit or Defined Contribution
• Additional 457b Deferred Compensation plan
• Generous paid vacation, sick and holidays
• Pre-tax Flexibility Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Not Telework Eligible
• State of Montana employment may qualify for student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

Closing Date (based on your computer's time zone): Apr 23, 2024, 11:59:00 PM

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $20.61 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Ability to Commute:

• Helena, MT (Preferred)

Work Location: In person