Procurement Support Specialist

Baltimore City; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 44,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Baltimore City is seeking a Purchasing Assistant to support paraprofessional purchasing and office operations within a City agency. The role may involve assisting Procurement Specialists and Buyers, and supervising office support personnel. The position emphasizes adherence to purchasing procedures and effective communication.

Incumbents work under general supervision in a standard office setting, with a typical workweek and opportunities to contribute to procurement processes and reports.

Qualifications

• Education: An associate degree from an accredited college or university.
• Experience: One year of experience in processing and expediting the purchase of commodities or services.
• Equivalency: An equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform paraprofessional purchasing and office support work.
• Assist Procurement Specialists and Buyers in the Bureau of Purchases.
• Supervise office support personnel.
• Work under general supervision in an office with standard conditions.

Skills

Office procedures

Purchasing expediting

Oral/written communication

Data compilation & reporting

Interpersonal relationships

Education

Associate degree

Job description

Baltimore City is seeking a Purchasing Assistant to support paraprofessional purchasing and office operations within a City agency. The role may involve assisting Procurement Specialists and Buyers, and supervising office support personnel. The position emphasizes adherence to purchasing procedures and effective communication.

Incumbents work under general supervision in a standard office setting, with a typical workweek and opportunities to contribute to procurement processes and reports.