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Missouri Department of Corrections
Executive I MVE
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What they do
A Purchasing Assistant assists buyers and staff in the purchasing or procurement department of a business or store. Assists with checking and completing purchase orders, communicates with vendors and suppliers, maintains records and provides data entry.
$43,376 / year median in Missouri
-8% projected decline
Job Description
Responsibilities - What you'll do Directs a variety of support service functions such as: expenditure control/accounting/maintenance of files and records/requisitioning/storage/issuance/local procurement of supplies/equipment; approval of requisitions for payment of operating expenses; selection, placement, and supervision of staff; operation of a central switchboard; duplication and mailing Assists department heads and other personnel in the preparation of specifications for supplies and equipment; contacts vendors to obtain information on cost/availability/conformance to specifications / Purchases items from vendors; contacts vendors to obtain price quotations; investigates and processes claims for merchandise damaged in transit Assists in compiling budget information relative to personnel/supplies/office and equipment rentals/repairs/replacement or additions of equipment/repairs or alterations of buildings/grounds / Processes invoices and contract documents according to internal and departmental policies and procedures / Reviews purchase requests for accuracy and completion; enters purchase requests into fiscal tracking system; enters purchasing documents into statewide used accounting system Prepares or assists in the preparation of grant applications; provides assistance in tracking grants; assists in the maintenance of a grant database Performs fixed asset management functions, which includes tracking physical inventory, processing documents for procurement and disposal of fixed assets; preparing reports Reconciles expenditures in the fiscal tracking system to the statewide accounting system / Reviews/processes/maintains labor distribution profile requests utilizing available reporting tables / Selects/trains/supervises support service and clerical staff; exercises independent judgement and initiative under close supervision; work is reviewed for conformance to established policies and procedures; performs other related work as assigned. Qualifications - All you need for success