Assistant Purchasing Agent (NY HELPS) - VID 203876

Description

• Work collaboratively with manager and peers to improve the processes of the BSC.
• Take a lead role in providing the best possible customer service while keeping the BSC’s and the State of New York’s needs in perspective.
• Resolve difficult processing errors, analyze data and resolves complex auditing problems related to various NYS business practices, including various audit functions and related processes.
• Perform all duties with a “continuous improvement” mindset, offering ideas and solutions to coworkers.
• Process Purchasing transactions in accordance with standard work and the service level agreement.
• Conduct both written and telephone communications and prepare email correspondence to customers, vendors, program administrators and others regarding requesting information.

Requirements

• Purchasing Agent Trainee (equated to SG-13): Four years of purchasing experience which includes being responsible for the purchase of a wide variety of supplies, materials, equipment, and services.
• Have a thorough knowledge of the Purchasing policies and procedures, with the ability to apply them.
• Assistant Purchasing Agent, SG-14: Five years of purchasing experience which includes being responsible for the purchase of a wide variety of supplies, materials, equipment, and services.

Benefits

• There is no examination required for appointment to a NY HELPS position. Candidates hired via NY HELPS will be appointed on a permanent non-competitive basis and will begin a probationary period.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance