What are the responsibilities and job description for the Purchasing Assistant - Purchasing - Kanawha Co. position at State of West Virginia?
Nature of Work
Under general supervision of the Buyer Supervisor, performs complex clerical work, organizing and coordinating the purchasing activities within the division, review purchasing requisitions and determine if the required commodity is on contract, or if bids must be solicited. Review and confirm contract items and pricing, verify compliance with specifications. Assist in daily bid openings, review, and scan bids for transparency. Assist buyers with correspondence to agencies and vendors. Perform market research to assist buyer staff in bid response verification. Run various reports including commodity/vendor searches. Knowledge of governmental purchasing procedures and basic clerical practices. Knowledge of personal computers. Experience in office suite software such as Microsoft and Google. Ability to type accurately. Ability to communicate effectively with others, both verbally and in writing. Perform related work as required.
Click The APPLY Link To Apply Online.
IMPORTANT:Your eligibility will be based on information provided in your resume or application; therefore, make sure your resume or application is detailed and complete. You MUST complete ALL parts of the application OR upload a resume to your submission.
ATTENTION:Applicant must verify post high school education by submitting an official transcript or diploma, training or licensure earned pertaining to this position by the closing date of the posting, if not previously verified.If you are claiming Veterans preference, please submit "MEMBER 4" form and/or your VA Letter. Protecting your personal information is our highest priority. If your official transcript, training/licensure, or Veterans documentation contains your Social Security Number and/or birthdate, please redact that information before submitting it to the Division of Personnel.
Please attach documents to the online application before submitting it. Or, you may email it to: applicantservices@wv.gov or by mail to: WV Division of Personnel, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E., Building 3, Suite 500, Charleston, WV 25305.
Be sure to submit your application for each position of interest. To receive an email notice anytime jobs in this or other categories are posted, you may choose to complete aJob Interest Cardfrom the slide-out menu located at the top left of ourJob Opportunitiespage.
Minimum Qualifications
Training: Graduation from a standard high school.
Experience:Two years full-time or equivalent part-time paid clerical experience which included familiarity with purchasing.
Substitution: Successfully completed study from a regionally accredited college or university may be substituted through an established formula for one year of the required experience.
Under general supervision of the Buyer Supervisor, performs complex clerical work, organizing and coordinating the purchasing activities within the division, review purchasing requisitions and determine if the required commodity is on contract, or if bids must be solicited. Review and confirm contract items and pricing, verify compliance with specifications. Assist in daily bid openings, review, and scan bids for transparency. Assist buyers with correspondence to agencies and vendors. Perform market research to assist buyer staff in bid response verification. Run various reports including commodity/vendor searches. Knowledge of governmental purchasing procedures and basic clerical practices. Knowledge of personal computers. Experience in office suite software such as Microsoft and Google. Ability to type accurately. Ability to communicate effectively with others, both verbally and in writing. Perform related work as required.
Click The APPLY Link To Apply Online.
IMPORTANT:Your eligibility will be based on information provided in your resume or application; therefore, make sure your resume or application is detailed and complete. You MUST complete ALL parts of the application OR upload a resume to your submission.
ATTENTION:Applicant must verify post high school education by submitting an official transcript or diploma, training or licensure earned pertaining to this position by the closing date of the posting, if not previously verified.If you are claiming Veterans preference, please submit "MEMBER 4" form and/or your VA Letter. Protecting your personal information is our highest priority. If your official transcript, training/licensure, or Veterans documentation contains your Social Security Number and/or birthdate, please redact that information before submitting it to the Division of Personnel.
Please attach documents to the online application before submitting it. Or, you may email it to: applicantservices@wv.gov or by mail to: WV Division of Personnel, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E., Building 3, Suite 500, Charleston, WV 25305.
Be sure to submit your application for each position of interest. To receive an email notice anytime jobs in this or other categories are posted, you may choose to complete aJob Interest Cardfrom the slide-out menu located at the top left of ourJob Opportunitiespage.
Minimum Qualifications
Training: Graduation from a standard high school.
Experience:Two years full-time or equivalent part-time paid clerical experience which included familiarity with purchasing.
Substitution: Successfully completed study from a regionally accredited college or university may be substituted through an established formula for one year of the required experience.
- The Division of Personnel uses your complete work history to qualify you for positions. Please be as detailed as possible and list all of your past employment.*
