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JOB OPPORTUNITY #: 965-1118
PURCHASING ASSISTANT
PURCHASING

POSTED: 10/02/24

Responsibilities:

Performs clerical and office support duties such as opening and distributing mail, greeting the public and responding to inquiries, checking and verifying information, and providing customer service. Assists administrative authority and Senior Buyer(s) with bids, contracts, and surplus.

Status: 

Full-time, non-exempt, benefited

Working hours: 

8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday - Friday

Location:

Columbia, Missouri

Qualifications: 

High school diploma or GED and one year of clerical experience, preferably in a customer service area; some typing skills; and familiarity with computer software programs.

Preferred Skills: 

Associate's degree and Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB) certification.

Starting Hourly Pay Rate: 

$16.34 - $17.37 per hour

Deadline for Application: 

Applications will be accepted until the posting is removed.

Apply Now

Apply by clicking the link above or by visiting our website at https://www.showmeboone.com/hr/ . Call (573) 886-4395 if you have questions. Please contact us in advance if an accommodation is needed in order to apply.

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Benefit-eligible employees receive paid vacation, 14 paid holidays, enrollment in the County Employees Retirement Fund, and two matching deferred compensation plans. Other benefits include 100% County paid or low-cost employee health insurance premium options, 100% County paid employee dental premiums, subsidized dependent premiums, and County paid long-term disability and life insurance.

An Equal Opportunity Employer