Purchasing Technician I, II - Facilities Maintenance Branch

Hawaiidoe; Louisiana; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a detail-oriented Purchasing Technician to join their Facilities Maintenance Branch. This role offers the opportunity to engage with various stakeholders to discuss purchasing requirements, draft specifications, and ensure compliance with orders. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, a solid understanding of English grammar, and the ability to perform basic mathematical computations. If you are passionate about procurement and eager to contribute to a vital department, this position could be your next career step.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of English grammar, spelling, and basic math required.
• Experience in purchasing or procurement preferred.

Responsibilities

• Discuss requirements with users and vendors for purchasing needs.
• Draft specifications and terms for bids and procurements.
• Supervise and inspect materials upon delivery.

Skills

English grammar and spelling

Mathematical computations

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Purchasing Technician I, II - Facilities Maintenance Branch

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Description
The authorized level of this position is Purchasing Technician II. Applications are being accepted down to the Purchasing Technician I in the event of recruiting difficulties.

Salary Range:
Purchasing Technician I, SR-11: $3,484.00 per month
Purchasing Technician II, SR-13: $3,768.00 per month

Examples of Duties:

• Discusses requirements, specifications and alternatives with users;
• Discusses needs with and obtains information from vendors;
• Studies catalogs and reads various background material related to purchasing requirements of the agency;
• Drafts specifications, terms and conditions for invitation for bids based on readily available precedents or specific instructions or prepares an initial draft of specifications for a new item and refers to others for finalization of purchasing action;
• Procures technical or unique supplies and equipment requiring written request for quotes;
• Supervises and participates in informal purchases characteristic of the next lower level;
• Issues purchase orders and finalizes arrangement for delivery;
• Supervises or conducts inspection of materials upon delivery for compliance with purchase order or contract;
• Reviews, supervises and/or participates in the follow up of orders to expedite delivery or to resolve discrepancies or problems in completing a purchasing action;
• Revises operating procedures and recommends changes to policies;
• Supervises and participates in other work described at the next lower level.

Minimum Qualifications:

Basic Education/Experience Requirement: Experience requiring knowledge of English grammar, spelling and the ability to read, comprehend and apply written directions, and to make basic mathematical computations including percentages. This experience may be met from part-time and/or unpaid work. There must, however, be evidence that participation was on a continuous basis but not necessarily on a full-time normal work basis. This requirement may also be met by possession of a high school diploma with satisfactory completion of coursework in English and arithmetic.

Experience Requirement: Except for the substitutions provided for in this specification, applicants must have work experience of the kind and quality described below and in the amounts shown in the following table:

• Purchasing Technician I: 2 years General Experience, 0 years Specialized Experience.
• Purchasing Technician II: 2 years General Experience, 1 year Specialized Experience.

Driver's License Requirement: Applicants must have a current, valid driver's license.

Lift/Carry Requirement: Applicants must be able to lift/carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds unassisted and lift/carry objects weighing up to 100 pounds assisted by another person and/or use of equipment.

Equal Opportunity: The Hawaii State Department of Education does not discriminate in its educational policies, programs, and activities on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, and disability.