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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania · 8 hours ago

Purchasing Agent

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Purchasing Agent to support vital public health initiatives at the Bureau of Laboratories. This role involves managing the procurement process for laboratory supplies and equipment, coordinating with vendors, and ensuring compliance with procurement policies.

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Responsibilities

Support the Bureau of Laboratories' mission to test human and non-human samples to identify diseases and conditions
Process requests for laboratory supplies and equipment
Coordinate vendor engagement
Resolve issues related to the receipt of goods or services
Ensure the timely payment of invoices
Educate staff on essential procurement policies
Finalize purchase orders
Develop formal contracts
Execute other vital purchasing activities to ensure seamless laboratory operations

Qualification

Purchasing experienceVendor engagementInventory managementProcurement policiesProblem-solving

Required

Three years of experience in purchasing work involving contact with vendors in the procurement of a variety of supplies, materials, equipment, or services
Three years of experience in requisitioning, receiving, storing, distributing, and maintaining inventory of goods
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 meet the PA residency requirement
You must be able to perform essential job functions
You must pass a background investigation

Company

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

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The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania employs thousands of people across the state to deliver programs and services to the people of Pennsylvania.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$0.5M
Key Investors
Appalachian Regional Commission
2022-03-17Grant· $0.5M

Leadership Team

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John Tirpak
Chief Technology Officer - Employment Banking and Revenue Delivery Center (EBR DC)
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Nathan S.
Chief Technology Officer - Employment Banking and Revenue Delivery Center (EBR DC)
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