Purchasing Agent

NOTE: This posting will close on JANUARY 19, 2026 or after 25 applications are received, whichever occurs first.

Are you adept at managing both physical goods and financial resources? If so, the Carbon County Maintenance Office is looking for you to become their next Purchasing Agent! In this role, you will ensure that county expenditures remain within budget, evaluate bids and purchase orders, and oversee the stock room, complete with the exciting opportunity to operate a forklift. Collaborating with County Managers, you will help create a safe and financially sound environment while engaging in a diverse range of purchasing and inventory control tasks. If this dynamic blend of responsibilities appeals to you, do not hesitate to apply today!

In this position, you will be responsible for evaluating requisitions for the Carbon County Maintenance Organization and determining the most effective procurement methods through requests, specifications, bids, and purchase orders. Your role will involve communication with vendors, requesters, and other commonwealth personnel regarding purchasing needs, delivery logistics, and payment concerns. Additionally, you will manage warehouse or storeroom operations, which include requisitioning, receiving, storing, distributing, and maintaining inventory. Interaction with the public will occur through phone and electronic communication, and you may also assist with the Winter Maintenance Program. Ongoing training will be provided to ensure compliance with all Commonwealth policies and procedures. Furthermore, you will serve as the designated Purchasing Card Holder for the county office, which may require additional background checks during the hiring process.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Overtime and shift work required. Work hours subject to change based on seasonal requirements and operational needs.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $45,907 (before taxes).
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Three years of experience in purchasing work involving contact with vendors in the procurement of a variety of supplies, materials, equipment, or services; or
• Three years of experience in requisitioning, receiving, storing, distributing, and maintaining inventory of goods; or
• 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.

Additional Requirements:

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

• Experience using SAP (Systems, Applications & Products) for purchasing
• At least 1 year of moderately complex clerical experience with Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams)
• At least 1 year of experience sorting, filing, and retrieving documents using a specific system for organization and retrieving documents/files as needed
• At least 2 years of experience requisitioning, storing, and retrieving materials or supplies using a specific system for organization and to order or disperse unique items as needed
• At least 2 years of customer service experience dealing with inquiries from the general public
• At least 2 years of contract or bid preparation and execution experience for goods and/or services

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
  

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If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.