Purchasing Agent - North Central Secure Treatment Unit

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Montour County, PA

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

As a Purchasing Agent with the Bureau of Juvenile Justice Services, you have a chance to contribute to a mission that supports youth and staff across multiple facilities. This role provides momentum to daily operations through organized, accurate, and timely procurement work. It is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys teamwork and is interested in making a meaningful impact. Join our team that values your initiative and motivation. This role supports the Financial Services Department by carrying out purchasing tasks that ensure smooth and efficient operations for facilities within the Bureau of Juvenile Justice Services. It focuses on maintaining accurate records, preparing procurement documents, and coordinating with vendors and staff.

Requirements

• Three years of experience in purchasing work involving contact with vendors in the procurement of a variety of supplies, materials, equipment, or services; or Three years of experience in requisitioning, receiving, storing, distributing, and maintaining inventory of goods; or An equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Post-high school education may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for purchasing or stores experience to a maximum of two years.
• Meet the PA residency requirement.
• Be able to perform essential job functions.
• Satisfactory criminal history reports including, but not limited to, PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance.

Responsibilities

• Prepare purchasing documents, review system entries, and gather needed information for accurate and timely processing
• Organize service purchase contracts, consult with contract monitors, and verify service details
• Maintain catalogs, reports, vendor lists, and procurement files needed for daily operations
• Keep accurate supply and inventory records and assist with warehouse deliveries
• Contact vendors to confirm prices, resolve discrepancies, and ensure proper order fulfillment
• Allocate charges, reconcile statements, and prepare monthly logs for departmental purchasing cards

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED