Job Description

Posting number: 2026-04085

Department: ADMIN - PURCHASING DIVISION

Job classification: PURCHASING TECHNICIAN

Posting type: Open Competitive

Categories: Purchasing

Summary

The Purchasing Division of the Nevada Department of Administration is seeking a Purchasing Technician in Carson City. This position is responsible for preparing and processing documents for the purchase, issuance, and transfer of goods; issuing, modifying, and monitoring purchase orders and maintaining records for the procurement of a wide variety of property, equipment, services, food, parts, materials, and supplies. In following with the Department of Administration's mission of providing exceptional customer services, the position requires a high degree of customer service skills, working cooperatively and professionally inside and outside of the organization.

Purchasing Technicians prepare and process documents for the purchase, issuance, and transfer of goods.

Examples of duties

One or more years of applicable experience as described in the job duties, graduation from high school or equivalent education.

Qualifications

1. Purchase property, equipment, services, forms, food, parts, and supplies.
2. Determine the best price and availability of items.
3. Issue and modify purchase orders via an open-term contract or informal quote.
4. Verify the accuracy of coding and vendor information and resolve inconsistency or error problems.
5. Maintain and monitor computerized record systems and distribute documentation to appropriate parties.
6. Ensure compliance with State laws, regulations, and agency policies and procedures.
7. Prepare for bid and request for proposal openings, complete legal advertisements, arrange and verify publications, maintain bid and records, and issue and post notification of awards.
8. Contact vendors to resolve problems and arrange for delivery or return of items.
9. Answer questions regarding applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
10. Maintain department or statewide fixed asset control records and issue identification tags.
11. Record property movement or disposition and issue reports for inventory verification and control purposes.
12. Perform related duties as assigned.

Supplemental information

Knowledge of:

• Principles, practices, policies, and procedures used in the procurement of a variety of goods and services; computerized recordkeeping systems related to procurement, contract maintenance, and purchase order tracking; terminology pertaining to the procurement of goods and services.
• Use and processing of requisitions, purchase orders, invoices, and related documents; market value of a variety of items.
• Customer service techniques; recordkeeping techniques and methods; basic math.

Skill in:

• Mathematical computations.
• Interpersonal and communication, both verbal and written.
• Use and operation of office and job-related equipment and software.

Ability to:

• Use reference manuals, catalogs, guides, and other resource materials; interpret and apply regulations, policies, and procedures to specific problems and situations.
• Read and understand documents and instructions.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others; communicate with vendors and others regarding the price, availability, terms, and delivery of goods and services.
• Enter and retrieve data; maintain purchasing records; research contract and purchase information.