Purchasing Technician 1 (07200)

State of Montana • Helena, MT

47d

About The Position

This position is the technical expert in purchasing and accounts payable functions for the Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion Bureau. This position is responsible for purchasing supplies, goods, and services by interpreting and implementing state purchasing rules, regulation, policy, and procedure, as well as ensuring the quality, efficiency, and compliance of accounting procedures and budgets. The position analyzes, researches, reconciles, evaluates, and reviews and enters payment for all vendor-related invoices. These duties are accomplished by using software systems such as PERQS, AWACS, SABHRS, Amazon, eMACS, and excel worksheets. Why Join DPHHS Our mission at DPHHS is serving Montanans in their communities to improve health, safety, well-being, and empower independence. By joining our department, you will have the opportunity to perform meaningful work in public service to our state and its residents. The State of Montana's comprehensive benefits package includes healthcare coverage, retirement plans, paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays, work/life balance, and eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. In addition, DPHHS is the largest state agency with a wide range of advancement opportunities whether you are joining the workforce or have several years of experience.

Requirements

• Knowledge of principles, practices, and state regulations used in the Montana Procurement System and public purchasing concepts and practices.
• Ability to make professional judgements through research and data analysis using analytical and quantitative techniques and the procurement process.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to details.
• Two years of job-related college or vocational training.
• Two years of job-related experience.
• Equivalent combinations of directly related education and experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Responsibilities

• purchasing supplies, goods, and services by interpreting and implementing state purchasing rules, regulation, policy, and procedure
• ensuring the quality, efficiency, and compliance of accounting procedures and budgets
• analyzes, researches, reconciles, evaluates, and reviews and enters payment for all vendor-related invoices

Benefits

• healthcare coverage
• retirement plans
• paid vacation
• sick leave
• holidays
• work/life balance
• eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees