PURCHASING SPECIALIST

Date: Feb 26, 2025

Req ID: 47611

Location:

Pine Bluff, AR, US, 71601

Category: DEPT OF CORRECTIONS

Anticipated Starting Salary: $32,405.00

Position Number: 22077627
County: Jefferson
Posting End Date: 3/5/2025
Anticipated Starting Salary: $32,405.00
Location: Purchasing - Administration Annex East - Pine Bluff

The mission of the Department of Corrections is to be a public safety resource for Arkansas families by providing professional management solutions and evidence-based rehabilitative initiatives for offenders.

All DOC positions are designated as Safety Sensitive Positions and are subject to random drug testing pursuant to the Secretarial Directive governing Personnel Drug Testing. Medical marijuana usage, as defined in Amendment 93 of the Arkansas Constitution, prohibits Personnel in a Safety-Sensitive Position from the use of medical marijuana even if they are qualifying patient under the amendment and/or hold a registry identification card. Department Personnel are prohibited from the use or possession of a medicinal marijuana card pursuant to this policy and state law.

Position Information

Class Code: V015C

Grade: GS05

FLSA Status: NON-EXEMPT

Salary Range: $32,405.00 - $51,686.00

Summary

The Purchasing Specialist is responsible for conducting the competitive bid process. This position is governed by state and federal law and agency/institution policy.

Functions

Conducts competitive bids by writing bid specifications, preparing bid requisition documents, receiving and analyzing submitted bids, conducting public bid openings, preparing bid summaries, and posting intent to award bid. Processes requisitions and invoices, contacts vendors, and assigns or secures purchase order numbers. Maintains vendor files and updates data as needed. Communicates with accounts payable, to ensure proper payment of invoices, and performs assigned accounting duties. Provides technical customer service support to other departments and employees regarding purchasing and the purchasing system software. Enters data into complex databases and systems and develops queries to gather information and prepare reports. Performs other duties as assigned.

Dimensions

None

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations. Knowledge of computers and software application programs. Knowledge of database management and basic accounting principles. Knowledge of filing and recordkeeping procedures. Ability to perform accurate data entry and manipulate data to generate reports and documents. Ability to compose, proofread, and edit correspondence, reports, and other documents requiring attention to detail. Ability to conduct research and perform basic quantitative quality assurance reviews.

Minimum Qualifications

The formal education equivalent of a high school diploma or G.E.D.; plus four years of experience in purchasing or a related field. Additional requirements determined by the agency for recruiting purposes require review and approval by the Office of Personnel Management. OTHER JOB RELATED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ALL OR PART OF THESE BASIC REQUIREMENTS, EXCEPT FOR CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, UPON APPROVAL OF THE QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE.

Licenses

None

The State of Arkansas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.