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Missouri Department of Corrections

Executive I MVE

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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

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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
Minimum Qualifications:
Four or more years of clerical experience in fiscal or budgetary controls, procurement, accounting or bookkeeping, or experience closely related to the above listed responsibilities, including two or more years in a supervisory or semi-technical capacity (at or above the level of a Senior Office Support Assistant, Accounts Assistant, or Stores/Warehouse Assistant) and possession of a high school diploma or proof of a high school diploma or proof of high school equivalency (Earned credit hours from an accredited college or university, that includes credit hours in accounting, or public/business administration, may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required experience, at a rate of 30 credit hours for one year) All requested documents MUST be received by the closing date listed.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$44,706.00 per year
Benefits:
Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Professional development assistance Referral program Retirement plan Vision insurance
Work Location:
In person