Administrative Support Assistant- Purchasing (FSH)

State of Missouri; Fulton (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Missouri’s Fulton State Hospital is seeking an Administrative Support Assistant to join the Materials Management- Purchasing team. This role supports the hospital's purchasing operations, prioritizes purchase orders, purchases items, and handles local shopping with independence and deadline discipline.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years as Administrative Support Clerk within Missouri's pay system or 3+ years of office support, HS diploma or equivalent, strong computer and grammar skills,

Qualifications

• Two or more years of Administrative Support Clerk experience with the Missouri Uniform Classification and Pay System.
• High school diploma or proof of high school equivalency (or GED).
• Ability to prioritize purchase orders, purchase items, and complete local shopping.

Responsibilities

• Assist in oversight of the Uniform Program for the Hospital.
• Prioritize purchase orders and manage purchasing tasks.
• Purchase items and complete local shopping as needed.
• Function with independence and manage multiple deadlines simultaneously.

Skills

Purchasing skills

Communication skills

Computer skills

Math skills

Organization skills

Record keeping

Education

High school diploma or GED

30 earned college credit hours substitute

Job description

Materials Management - Purchasing

Fulton State Hospital is a community of caring, skilled people, partnering with individuals challenged by mental illness to inspire healing and recovery. Through Respect, Encouragement, Compassion, Opportunity, Value, Excellence, and Responsiveness, you can contribute to individuals’ recovery and positively impact those you serve by being a team member within our Materials Management Department.

Administrative Support Assistant

Materials Management- Purchasing

This is an administrative assistant position supporting the Materials Management Purchasing Department for the hospital. This person assists in oversight of the Uniform Program for the Hospital. This person must have the ability to prioritize purchase orders, ability to purchase items, complete local shopping. This person must be able to function with considerable independence and handle multiple complex tasks deadlines simultaneously. Preference will be given to someone with excellent computer and grammar skills and knowledge of Missouri Buys. This is a challenging but exciting opportunity for individuals with a great deal of initiative and experience.

All You Need For Success

• Purchasing skills/experience
• Communication skills
• Computer skills appropriate for assigned tasks
• Good math skills
• Good organization skills
• Extensive record keeping experience also preferred

Minimum Qualifications

Two or more years of experience as an Administrative Support Clerk with the Missouri Uniform Classification and Pay System; and possession of a high school diploma or proof of high school equivalency.

OR

Three or more years of experience in office support work; and possession of a high school diploma or proof of high school equivalency. (Earned credit hours from an accredited college or university may substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required experience at a rate of 30 earned credit hours for one year.)

Benefits

• The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here.

Anthony Relford

Procurement Analyst

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