Purchasing Assistant II

Job Responsibilities

• Receives, stores, and issues property and supplies.
• Cheks purchase orders for accuracy, completeness, and clarity.
• Covers physical inventories.
• Purchases equipment, services, and supplies from established vendors.
• Engages in receiving, storing, and shipping all types of materials and supplies.
• Maintains inventory control and maintains inventory control records.
• Processes field purchase orders.
• Reviews and audits warehouse records and reports.
• Screens, receives, stores, inventories, and distributes surplus property.

Minimum Qualifications

• A High School Diploma/GED and 2 years of job-related experience in inventory, purchasing, or supply chain management.
• Or 1 year of experience at the lower level Purchasing Agent I (FET040) or equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications

• Use of Microsoft O365 platforms with experience in Microsoft Excel.
• Communicates verbally and in writing.
• Involves moderate to heavy physical activity.
• Knowledge of purchasing principles and procurement procedures.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with vendors, staff, and management.

Benefits

• A competitive salary.
• A generous benefits package that includes a flexible schedule, employee retirement plan, 14 paid holidays, 401K, vacation & sick leave, dental, vision, long term care, and life insurance.
• The opportunity to engage in regular wellness activities and to make lifestyle choices that promote health and well-being.

Additional Information

• The use of wellness breaks during the workday is authorized to support this philosophy and assist employees in meeting their wellness goals.
• The candidate selected for this position may be subject to pre-employment drug screening and a criminal background check.
• If you require accommodations under the American Disability Act (ADA), email request by the closing date of this announcement to: DPH-HR@dph.ga.gov.
• DPH is an Equal Opportunity Employer.