Assistant Buyer
Reno, NVFull-time$20.39/hrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago
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Job overview
MTC’s Assistant Buyer plans and executes cost-effective procurement of products and services needed to operate the Sierra Nevada Job Corps Center, following government and management directives. The role reviews requisitions, obtains and evaluates vendor bids, selects vendors, and supports quality, delivery, and contract compliance. It also follows up on overdue purchase orders, maintains vendor contacts and supply lists, and coordinates pricing accuracy with accounting.
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Full job description
Wage - $20.39 per hour
Schedule – Full Time, 8hr shifts, Monday – Friday
Our staff also enjoy these benefits:
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Health, dental, vision, prescription drug, and life insurance
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Short & long-term disability
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401(k) retirement plan
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Paid time off and paid holidays
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Professional development assistance
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Career advancement opportunities
MTC is proud to operate the Sierra Nevada Job Corps Center in Reno, NV where our staff provide quality services to our local youth. We value our professional and caring employees who are dedicated to improving people’s lives and we want YOU to join our team!
What you will be doing: You’ll be responsible for planning and executing the most cost-effective procurement from external suppliers of products and services necessary for center operation, in compliance with government and management directives.
Essential Duties:
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Review requisitions to determine what vendors are to be contacted for price quotations and placement of contracts; evaluate all bids and then select a vendor.
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Ensure adherence to quality standards, required delivery schedules, and contractual terms. Prepare related reports.
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Conduct follow-up on purchase orders past due with appropriate vendor.
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Maintain vendor contacts and vendor supply lists.
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Coordinate with accounting department relative to accuracy of pricing data.
Requirements:
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High school diploma or equivalent and two (2) years experience in purchasing.
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Demonstrated mathematical abilities.
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Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
Why: Make a positive impact in your community by doing meaningful work that results in a rewarding career.
Management & Training Corporation (MTC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, disabled status, veteran status, genetic information, national origin, or any other category protected by federal law. MTC participates in E-Verify. We strive to provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, including disabled veterans, in our job application and hiring process. If you are interested in employment opportunities with Management & Training Corporation and need assistance, please contact our staffing department through [email protected] or 801-693-2888.
Learn more about Management & Training Corporation here (https://www.mtctrains.com/)
How this job compares
Set against the 5,343 open Procurement jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 30, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$20.39/hr
- US median$25–35/hr371 hourly ranges
This rate, $20.39/hr, is 30% below the US median midpoint ($29/hr) — in the lowest quarter of Procurement hourly ranges across the US.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 25 open Procurement jobs in Nevada and 5,343 across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Nevada
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- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 2 years of experience — less than three in four Procurement postings that state a minimum ask for (median 5 years, across 4,185 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a high school diploma; 2,689 of the 5,343 open Procurement jobs (50%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 30, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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