Demo

Purchasing Assistant

State of South Dakota
Yankton, SD Full Time
POSTED ON 6/2/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/1/2026
PLEASE ATTACH THE ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS LISTED AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE

Job ID: 36227

Agency: Department of Social Services / Human Services Center

Location:Yankton, SD

Salary: $18.45 Hourly, depending on qualifications

Pay Grade: E

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

This is a Full-Time 40 Hours Weekly position with the Department of Social Services. For more information on the DSS, please visit http://dss.sd.gov .

Job Summary

The Human Services Center is recruiting for an assistant to the Purchasing Manager. This person specializes in routine supply/equipment purchases and tracking of inventory. This position will help process internal supply orders and deliver those supplies in a timely manner. The desired candidate possesses a commitment to service, attention to detail, and dedication to program integrity.

Working Conditions

Works in a typical warehouse environment. Some duties are performed in an unheated/uncooled warehouse and outside in adverse weather conditions. The incumbent will frequently lift 50 to 100 pounds and deliver carts/platform trucks weighted down with supplies throughout the hospital.

Knowledge Of

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

  • purchase orders, invoices, requisitions and vouchers;
  • warehouse and inventory procedures;
  • computers and software such as Microsoft Office and EZ Office.

Skill To

  • operate a pallet jack;
  • load carts/platform trucks;
  • operate a delivery van.

Ability To

  • work independently;
  • follow written and verbal instructions;
  • establish effective working relationships with vendors, HSC staff, and the public;
  • repeatedly lift 50 to 100 pounds.

Additional Requirements: To be considered, applicant must have valid driver's license.

This position is eligible for Veterans’ Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08.

Successful applicant(s) will be required to undergo a background investigation. An arrest/conviction record will not necessarily bar employment.

Successful applicant(s) will undergo an abuse and neglect screening.

NCRC: If you possess a National Career Readiness Certificate, please submit the certificate with your application. For more information on how to acquire a National Career Readiness Certificate contact a South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation Job Service Office. A certificate is not necessary to be considered.

The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9. The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using E-Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.

The State of South Dakota offers $0 premium employee health insurance option plus eleven paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other insurance options, and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information here . This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.

Must apply online: https://gen-stateofsouthdako-trn.inforcloudsuite.com/hcm/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=454

You must apply online, emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.

South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources and Administration

Telephone: 605.773.3148 Email: careers@state.sd.us

http://bhr.sd.gov/workforus

"An Equal Opportunity Employer"

Salary : $18

If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

What is the career path for a Purchasing Assistant?

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Purchasing Assistant career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
Income Estimation: 
$47,390 - $61,863
Income Estimation: 
$155,241 - $208,293
Income Estimation: 
$130,764 - $217,954
Income Estimation: 
$55,631 - $69,965
Income Estimation: 
$44,447 - $57,713
Income Estimation: 
$155,241 - $208,293
Income Estimation: 
$130,764 - $217,954
Income Estimation: 
$47,390 - $61,863
Employees: Get a Salary Increase
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Job openings at State of South Dakota

  • State of South Dakota Yankton, SD
  • Job ID: 36323 Agency: Department of Social Services / Human Services Center Location:Yankton, SD Salary: $24.76 Hourly, depending on qualifications Pay Gra... more
  • 1 Day Ago

  • State of South Dakota Aberdeen, SD
  • Job ID: 36344 Agency: Unified Judicial System, Fifth Judicial Circuit Location: Aberdeen, SD Salary: $20.22 per hour Closing date: Open Until Filled For mo... more
  • 1 Day Ago

  • State of South Dakota Aberdeen, SD
  • Job ID: 36343 Agency: Department of Transportation / Division of Operations Location: Aberdeen, SD Salary: $32.85 - $45.45 per hour, depending on qualifica... more
  • 1 Day Ago

  • State of South Dakota Springfield, SD
  • PLEASE ATTACH THE ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS LISTED AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE Job ID: 34600 Agency: Department of Corrections Location: Springfield, SD Salar... more
  • 1 Day Ago


Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Purchasing Assistant jobs in the Yankton, SD area that may be a better fit.

  • South Dakota State Government Yankton, SD
  • PLEASE ATTACH THE ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS LISTED AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE Job ID: 36227 Agency: Department of Social Services / Human Services Center Loc... more
  • 5 Days Ago

  • State Steel Supply Sioux, IA
  • Primary Responsibilities: Obtain an understanding of the MetalTraq system to approve reorders and purchase assigned steel products Review inventory using a... more
  • 19 Days Ago

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!