PURCHASING TECHNICIAN
State of Nevada***THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE*** Job Summary The Purchasing Division of the Nevada Department of Administration is seeking a Purchasing Technician in Carson City. This position is responsible for preparing and processing documents for the purchase, issuance, and transfer of goods; issuing, modifying, and monitoring purchase orders and maintaining records for the procurement of a wide variety of property, equipment, services, food, parts, materials, and supplies. In following with the Department of Administration's mission of providing exceptional customer services, the position requires a high degree of customer service skills, working cooperatively and professionally inside and outside of the organization. Purchasing Technicians prepare and process documents for the purchase, issuance, and transfer of goods. Essential Qualifications One or more years of applicable experience as described in the job duties, graduation from high school or equivalent education. Job Duties Purchase property, equipment, services, forms, food, parts, and supplies. Determine the best price and availability of items. Issue and modify purchase orders via an open-term contract or informal quote. Verify the accuracy of coding and vendor information and resolve inconsistency or error problems. Maintain and monitor computerized record systems and distribute documentation to appropriate parties. Ensure compliance with State laws, regulations, and agency policies and procedures. Prepare for bid and request for proposal openings, complete legal advertisements, arrange and verify publications, maintain bid and records, and issue and post notification of awards. Contact vendors to resolve problems and arrange for delivery or return of items. Answer questions regarding applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures. Maintain department or statewide fixed asset control records and issue identification tags. Record property movement or disposition and issue reports for inventory verification and control purposes. Perform related duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of: Principles, practices, policies, and procedures used in the procurement of a variety of goods and services; computerized recordkeeping systems related to procurement, contract maintenance, and purchase order tracking; terminology pertaining to the procurement of goods and services. Use and processing of requisitions, purchase orders, invoices, and related documents; market value of a variety of items. Customer service techniques; recordkeeping techniques and methods; basic math. Skill in: Mathematical computations. Interpersonal and communication, both verbal and written. Use and operation of office and job-related equipment and software. Ability to: Use reference manuals, catalogs, guides, and other resource materials; interpret and apply regulations, policies, and procedures to specific problems and situations. Read and understand documents and instructions. Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others; communicate with vendors and others regarding the price, availability, terms, and delivery of goods and services. Enter and retrieve data; maintain purchasing records; research contract and purchase information. The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages. Please send direct Inquiries or correspondence to the recruiter listed on this announcement.