Purchasing Agent Supervisor – Torrance State Hospital

THE POSITION

Begin an exciting career with the Department of Human Services! Torrance State Hospital is seeking a high‑energy, detail‑oriented individual to lead our hard‑working team as a Purchasing Agent Supervisor. In this role, you will be able to use your experience in procurement to secure goods and services for the hospital. If you enjoy a diverse workday and working with others, apply today!

In this position, you will be responsible for supervising staff in the procurement of goods, services, and equipment necessary for the operation and maintenance of Torrance State Hospital. Your work will involve establishing business relationships with vendors, advising facility personnel on proper procurement methods, and researching requirements for purchases. You will also supervise the maintenance of files including purchasing documents, schedules, contract information, and catalogs, as well as prepare correspondence regarding procurement activities.

Some of your duties will include preparing specifications for bids, procuring various services for the facility, and working closely with the Department of General Services regarding specifications for goods and services to be purchased. Additionally, you will prepare contracts and all necessary documentation.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the Work Schedule and Additional Information section below.

• Full‑time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday – Friday, with a 30‑minute lunch.
• Travel and overtime as needed
• 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.

• 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.

• Must meet Pennsylvania residency requirements. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the appropriate procedures and click on Residency.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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…