What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cooperative Purchasing Bidding Assistant (#5106) position at Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit?
Cooperative Purchasing Bidding Assistant
Milton, PA with remote work schedule possible
The Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit (CSIU) has a full time opening for a Cooperative Purchasing Bidding Assistant. This position is responsible for assisting with coordinating cooperative purchasing services for school district members and other member agencies of the Keystone Purchasing Network, and other cooperative purchasing endeavors. The person will also support other assigned CSIU purchasing activities.
Wage and Time Requirements:
- $21.91 – 24.50 per hour dependent on education and qualifications.
- This is a non-exempt position following a 12-month, 260-day schedule, located in Milton, PA. A hybrid telework schedule allowing for remote and in-person work may be permitted upon administrative approval.
Education and Experience Required:
- The minimum educational requirement is an Associate’s degree is preferred. A High School Diploma/General Education Diploma (GED) with minimum five (5) years administrative, client services or appropriate experience can be substituted for the degree requirement.
- Experience in online bidding and/or public agency contracts is preferred.
- Knowledge of purchasing and materials management required.
- Proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet, database and web-based applications. Knowledge of financial accounting preferred. This includes experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, data entry, email and experience managing file sharing with Google Drive and other cloud storage solutions.
- Adept at using virtual meeting platforms such as Skype, Zoom and Microsoft Teams.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills to prioritize the task based on project deadlines. And must be able to type accurately and maintain a high level of productivity.
- Excellent telephone skills and ability to communicate effectively.
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills with the ability to communicate and work effectively with colleagues, co-workers, community agency personnel, and students/trainees.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills to prioritize the task based on project deadlines. And must be able to type accurately and maintain a high level of productivity.
- Requires the ability to develop and maintain positive and collaborative relationships using tact and diplomacy and to remain calm in unpredictable situations.
For additional information about the position and to apply online, please go to www.csiu.org/jobs. Apply by January 31, 2025. EOE.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $21.91 - $24.50 per hour
Expected hours: 37.5 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No nights
- No weekends
Education:
- Associate (Preferred)
Experience:
- administrative, client services or appropriate: 5 years (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Milton, PA 17847
Salary : $22 - $25
