Temp Purchasing Agent Sr (KD-48500)

CONFEDERATED TRIBES OF THE COLVILLE RESERVATION • Coulee City, WA

7d • $27 - $27 • Onsite

About The Position

This is a Non-Exempt position. Prepares purchase orders by verifying specifications and price; obtaining recommendations from suppliers for substitute items; obtaining approval from requisitioning department. Obtains purchased items by forwarding orders to suppliers; monitoring and expediting orders.

Requirements

• AA degree and two-four years of production-oriented clerical and record keeping experience, preferably in a purchasing or distribution environment.
• Understanding and applies knowledge of related Tribal, Federal, and other regulations and laws related to purchasing principles.
• Basic knowledge of the methods and procedures used in the purchasing of supplies and equipment.
• Working knowledge of office procedures, methods and computer equipment.
• Sufficient math skills to compute sums, extensions, fractions, and percentages.
• Know and understand automated purchase order systems sufficient to create purchase orders from requests and requisitions, and to enter information onto established data files.
• Sufficient human relation skills to convey procedural information to others and to serve customers.
• Sufficient writing skill to prepare routine correspondence.
• Ability to perform all of the essential duties of the position.
• Ability to use a personal computer to access and enter information onto established data entry screens, format and produce typewritten documents, and lookup information stored on databases or internet.
• Must be able to learn, interpret and rules, policies, and procedures affecting purchasing operations.
• Must be able to maintain detailed and accurate records.
• Must be able to communicate courteously with contacts within and outside of the organization.
• Must be able to function indoors in an office environment engaged in work of primarily a sedentary nature.
• Requires ambulatory ability to sit for extended periods of time, to utilize microcomputers and peripheral equipment, accomplish other desktop work, and to move to various campus locations.
• Ability to use near vision to read printed materials.
• Auditory ability to carry on conversations in person and over the phone.
• Ability to retrieve work materials from overhead, waist, and ground level files.
• Manual and finger dexterity to write, use a pointing device and keyboard at an advanced rate, operate microcomputer, and to operate other standardized office equipment, almost constantly requiring repetitive motions.
• Possess and maintain a valid Washington State driver’s license and be eligible for the Tribes’ Vehicle Insurance.

Nice To Haves

• Tribal Member and Indian Preference will apply
• Preference will also be given to honorably discharged veterans who are minimally qualified.

Responsibilities

• Prepares purchase orders by verifying specifications and price
• Obtaining recommendations from suppliers for substitute items
• Obtaining approval from requisitioning department
• Obtains purchased items by forwarding orders to suppliers
• Monitoring and expediting orders

Benefits

• full Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, 401k with employer contributions, Short- and Long- Term disability for Full-Time employees.
• Generous leave package includes paid holidays, sick leave, and annual leave for Full-Time and Part-Time employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree