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Purchasing Agent Supervisor - Danville State Hospital

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Danville, PA • 17h ago

Job order closes 8/17/26 11:59 PM Eastern

Salary $53,008.00 - $80,646.00 Annually

Location Montour County, PA

Job Type Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number CS-2026-55474-02620

Department of Human Services

Division HS Danville St Hosp

Opening Date 08/03/2026

Closing Date 8/17/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code 02620

Position Number 00010599

Union AFSCME

Bargaining Unit A2

Pay Group ST06

Bureau / Division Code 00210872

Bureau / Division Danville State Hospital

50 Kirkbride Drive Danville, Pennsylvania 17821

Contact Name Talent Management Section

Contact Email ra-oahhsintakesec@pa.gov

THE POSITION

Make a real difference by helping a busy hospital get what it needs to succeed! As a Purchasing Agent Supervisor with the Department of Human Services, you will support major purchasing activities that keep services safe and reliable. This role gives you the chance to take charge, solve problems, and work closely with many parts of the organization. It is an exciting opportunity for someone who likes fast-paced, hands-on work!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position oversees purchasing activities and leads staff who manage supplies, services, and equipment for the hospital. As a Purchasing Agent Supervisor, you will perform the following duties:

Staff Leadership: Supervise purchasing agents and clerical employees

Contract Oversight: Monitor contract awards and ensure compliance with rules and guidelines

Requirement Review: Check purchasing requests for proper coding, accuracy, and correct contract references

Issue Resolution: Resolve routine and complex purchasing, delivery, and invoicing problems

Bid Preparation: Prepare or review bid specifications and follow purchasing procedures

Vendor Coordination: Maintain vendor records and communicate about bids, delivery, and payments

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

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

Full-time employment

Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. This may change based on operational needs.

Travel and overtime as needed

Free parking!

Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.

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.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

One year as a Purchasing Agent (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or

Four years of experience in purchasing work involving contact with vendors in the procurement of a variety of supplies, materials, equipment, or services; or

Four 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.

Other Requirements:

You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines.

You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination.

This position falls under the provisions of the Older Adult Protective Services Act.

Under the Act, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including but not limited to,PA State Police and FBI clearance.

How to Apply:

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 copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.

Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

Veterans:

Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. 7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss

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