Remote Purchasing Agent: Procurement & SAP Specialist

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Lemoyne (Cumberland County); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a Purchasing Agent for the Central Office to support essential procurement operations across the Department of Corrections. You will handle purchasing requests, process orders, and maintain accurate records while ensuring compliance with procurement standards.

Responsibilities include staff guidance, P-Card usage, bid preparation, vendor coordination, contract monitoring, and system support in SAP, SRM, and APR.

Qualifications

• Three years of purchasing experience with vendors or equivalent
• Experience in requisitioning, receiving, storing, and distributing inventory
• CJIS compliance knowledge or willingness to obtain

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance on proper purchasing methods and maintain procurement records
• Make purchases with the Commonwealth purchasing card and prepare documents for monthly reconciliation
• Evaluate purchase requests, research suppliers, and prepare bids and purchase orders
• Collaborate with staff, vendors, and agencies to resolve purchasing questions and discrepancies
• Track contract status, initiate renewals, and prepare amendments and liquidations
• Assist staff by entering tickets and resolving issues in SAP, SRM, and APR systems

Skills

Vendor interaction

Procurement processes

Inventory management

Bid analysis

Tools

SAP

SRM

APR

Job description

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a Purchasing Agent for the Central Office to support essential procurement operations across the Department of Corrections. You will handle purchasing requests, process orders, and maintain accurate records while ensuring compliance with procurement standards.

Responsibilities include staff guidance, P-Card usage, bid preparation, vendor coordination, contract monitoring, and system support in SAP, SRM, and APR.