Procurement Associate

Salary: $1,326.00 semi-monthly

Apply by: November 30, 2022

This is a vocational-level position accountable for following detailed procedures with minimal instruction. At this level, employees prepare and process documents for the requisition, purchase, receipt, issuance, and delivery of goods and services. Procurement Associates also secure and maintain control records for a variety of property and equipment. At this level, employees review documents for completeness and accuracy and procure goods or services within pre-established limits of contracts. This position is domiciled in the Purchasing Office within the Bellefontaine Habilitation Center. The working hours are Monday thru Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm, with Saturday/Sunday and Holidays off.

Responsibilities:

This position will perform all clerical support functions. Some of the duties are, but not limited to:

• Tracks, processes and pays Temp Service bills daily. (Temp Staff required to meet ICF Staffing Standards)
• Orders and distributes office supplies for facility
• Processes purchase orders for facility using both SAMII and Missouri Buys
• Assists facility in sourcing products and services following state procurement guidelines
• Assists Accounts Payable with vendor disputes and billing discrepancies
• Collects and distributes incoming mail
• Backup to warehouse staff (Storekeeper) as needed
• Backup Switchboard Operator

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Knowledge of governmental purchasing procedures and statutes. Skill in reviewing technical documents for details. Ability to understand mathematical concepts and their applications.

Eligibility:

1-3 years of relevant experience. Current DMH employees applying for this position must be free of discipline for six months, and have a good attendance record. To promote to this position, you should be free of discipline for twelve months. (See SLDDTC Policy 4.06, Bidding).

To Apply:

Online applications can be submitted at: https://mocareers.mo.gov

OR you may submit a completed application, 3 letters of reference and college transcripts (if applicable) to Jennifer Corp by fax to (314) 894-5488. For additional information on this vacancy or to request a facility application, contact the Personnel Office at (314) 894-5438 or by email Jennifer.Corp@DMH.MO.GOV. Submit all information prior to 4:30 p.m. November 30, 2022.

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