Purchasing Agent

THE POSITION

Are you a highly attentive professional with a talent for negotiating, organizing, and managing resources? If so, consider joining the Department of Revenue as a Purchasing Agent within the Bureau of Fiscal Management, Budget Division. This position plays a key role in contributing to cost‑effective operations while building strong vendor relationships and supporting organizational success. If you take pride in accuracy, efficiency, and ethical purchasing practices, we encourage you to apply now to expand upon your career opportunities!

As a Purchasing Agent, you will be responsible for determining the appropriate procurement method for processing purchasing requests in accordance with current Commonwealth guidelines. Work involves verifying purchasing requisitions for contract and non‑contract supplies or services, preparing purchasing documents in the database, and generating various Business Warehouse Reports to ensure uninterrupted operational needs and services by the Department. Having the ability to establish and maintain working relationships with vendors is essential as you will be corresponding with them regularly to obtain quotes, handle complaints and adjustments, and request expedited delivery for critical items.

You will have the opportunity to utilize your extensive background to ensure efficient and responsible procurement of goods and services.

Make your career aspirations a reality with a department that values accountability, collaboration, and smart purchasing decisions!

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

• Full‑time employment
• Work hours are 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday‑Friday, with a 60‑minute lunch.
• Telework:
  You may have the opportunity to work from home part‑time, up to 3 days per week. You will be required to report in‑office on Monday and Tuesday. 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 Harrisburg.
  
  The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
• Salary:
  In some cases, the starting salary may be non‑negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

• Three years of experience in purchasing work involving contact with vendors in the procurement of a variety of supplies, materials, equipment, or services; or
• Three years of experience in requisitioning, receiving, storing, distributing, and maintaining inventory of goods; or
• 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.

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

• This position will have access to Federal Tax Information (FTI) and is subject to the provisions of IRS Publication 1075 (Pub 1075) which requires you to pass an enhanced background check prior to beginning employment. Under Pub 1075, acceptance of a conditional offer of employment will require submission to and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including but not limited to a fingerprint‑based federal records check;
  
  a PA State Police clearance; a check of local law enforcement agencies where you have lived, worked, and/or attended school within the last five (5) years; and a citizenship/residency verification.

• 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).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a…