Purchasing Agent - DOC Central Office

Salary $46,827.00 - $70,592.00 Annually Location Cumberland County, PA Job Type Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time Job Number N-2026-61588 Department Department of Corrections Division CR Bur Ad Opening Date 10/28/2026 Closing Date 11/1/2026 11:59 PM Eastern Job Code 02610 Position Number 00055286 Union AFSCME Bargaining Unit A1 Pay Group ST05 Bureau / Division Code 00110210 Bureau / Division Department of Corrections, Bureau of Administration Worksite Address 1920 Technology Parkway City Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania Zip Code 17050 Contact Name Heather Shenenberger Contact Email [email protected] THE POSITION Are you ready to help keep essential purchasing operations running smoothly across the Department of Corrections (DOC)? Become a Purchasing Agent for the Central Office and play a key part in supporting agency-wide operations and procurement needs. This role gives you the chance to work with purchasing systems, review requests, and help secure important supplies and services. Your attention to detail will help ensure smooth operations across the agency. Apply today to step into a position where your work makes a meaningful impact on staff and programs statewide! DESCRIPTION OF WORK This position supports purchasing functions by reviewing requests, processing orders, and maintaining accurate procurement records. As a Purchasing Agent, you will perform the following duties: 1. Staff Guidance: Provide instruction on proper purchasing methods and maintain accurate procurement documentation 2. P-Card Management: Make purchases with the Commonwealth purchasing card and prepare documents for monthly reconciliation 3. Request Review: Evaluate purchase requests, research suppliers, and prepare required bids and purchase orders 4. Issue Resolution: Work with staff, vendors, and supporting agencies to resolve purchasing questions and discrepancies 5. Contract Monitoring: Track contract status, initiate renewals when needed, and prepare amendments and liquidations 6. System Support: Assist field staff by entering tickets and helping resolve issues in SAP, Supplier Relationship Management (SRM), and agency purchase request (APR) systems Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description . Work Schedule and Additional Information: 1. Full-time employment, 37.5 hours/week 2. Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. 3. Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 3 days per week. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Mechanicsburg. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview. 4. **Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable. 5. You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: 1. Three years of experience in purchasing work involving contact with vendors in the procurement of a variety of supplies, materials, equipment, or services; or 2. Three years of experience in requisitioning, receiving, storing, distributing, and maintaining inventory of goods; or 3. An equivalent combination of experience and training. Post-high school education may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for purchasing or stores experience to a maximum of two years. Additional Requirements: 1. You must be ble to perform essential job functions. Legal Requirements: 1. You must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements. How to Apply: 1. Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). 2. If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. 3. Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted. 4. Failure to comply with the ... For full info follow application link. The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.