SENIOR PURCHASING TECHNICIAN

SENIOR PURCHASING TECHNICIAN

Salary

$50,654.88 - $74,040.48 Annually

Location

Carson City

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

2026-03116

Department

ADMIN - PURCHASING DIVISION

Opening Date

07/15/2026

Closing Date

7/22/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

C

Max Number of Applicants

50

Salary Grade

29

Full Physical Address of Position (City, State, Zip)

515 East Musser, Suite 300, Carson City, NV 89701

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• THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE*

Job Summary

This position is in the Department of Administrations Purchasing Division in Carson City and follows a standard in-office work schedule, Monday through Friday. The Senior Purchasing Technician is responsible for supervising, training, and evaluating the performance of subordinate Purchasing Technician staff. The Senior Purchasing Technician will assign work, review for completeness and accuracy. The Senior Purchasing Technician 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. The position develops reports, provides guidance to agency personnel regarding purchasing policies and procedures, and recommends changes to purchasing processes as appropriate. The position requires proficiency with Microsoft 365 products, CORE.NV, and NevadaEPro. In keeping with the Department of Administrations mission of providing exceptional customer service, the position requires the ability to work cooperatively and professionally with State agencies, vendors, and Division staff.

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

Essential Qualifications

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

Job Duties

• Purchase property, equipment, services, forms, food, parts, and supplies.
• Determine the best price and availability of items.
• Issue and modify purchase orders via an open-term contract or informal quote.
• Verify the accuracy of coding and vendor information and resolve inconsistency or error problems.
• Maintain and monitor computerized record systems and distribute documentation to appropriate parties.
• Ensure compliance with State laws, regulations, and agency policies and procedures.
• 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.
• Contact vendors to resolve problems and arrange for delivery or return of items.
• Answer questions regarding applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Maintain department or statewide fixed asset control records and issue identification tags.
• Record property movement or disposition and issue reports for inventory verification and control purposes.
• Develop and present training programs.
• Develop reports.
• Recommend changes to policies and procedures.
• Evaluate information and make recommendations to administration regarding purchases or supplies.
• Function as a lead worker by assigning and reviewing work, training, and providing input regarding performance evaluations and discipline.
• May train, supervise, schedule, and evaluate the performance of employees, and other supervisory duties as appropriate for managing people.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Applicable State laws, regulations, and agency policies and procedures.
• Automated purchasing systems and processing programs used to correct and verify purchasing transactions.

Skill in:

• Evaluating problems, making decisions, and resolving conflicts.

Ability to:

• Research information from a variety of internal and external sources and prepare specifications for the purchase of a variety of goods and services.
• Read and understand purchasing contracts, Certificates of Insurance, and business licenses; receive and respond to inquiries related to purchasing issues such as technical specifications, contract terms, and insurance requirements.
• Interpret budgets and procurement reports and data; identify inconsistencies, errors, and/or problems; interpret, apply, and explain laws, requirements, restrictions, and standards.
• Review and evaluate purchasing contracts; negotiate with vendors regarding desired quality, warranty, price, and delivery date of goods and services.

Recruiter Contact Information: Sharhea Noble-Muir - SharheaNM@ admin.nv.gov

The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.

Please send direct Inquiries or correspondence to the recruiter listed on this announcement.

Benefits include:

• Health Insurance: Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance programs for employees and their dependents/family are offered through the Public Employees' Benefits Program (PEBP).

• Vacation: Accrual of three weeks of annual leave each year.

• Sick Leave: Accrual of three weeks of sick leave each year.

• Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year.

• Retirement: Participation in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). Employees do not contribute to Social Security but will contribute to PERS if their position is at 50% or more full-time equivalency. For more information on how PERS service may impact Social Security benefits, visit the SSA publication.

• Deferred Compensation: The State offers a voluntary Deferred Compensation Program.

• No Nevada state income tax.

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness: Eligible due to public sector employment.

• Longevity Payments Eligibility: Employees who have received a performance rating of "standard" or better and have completed eight (8) or more years of continuous service are eligible for longevity pay.

Additional benefits may apply to employees covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), depending on their designated bargaining unit. For more information, visit the Labor Relations Unit (LRU).

For more details about your rights and responsibilities as a State of Nevada employee, please review the State of Nevada Employee Handbook (PDF).

• State Holidays The holiday schedule for State employees is established by the Legislature.

The following are legal holidays:

January 1.............................................. New Years Day

Third Monday in January.................. Martin Luther King, Jr.s Birthday

Third Monday in February................ Washington's Birthday

Last Monday in May........................... Memorial Day

June 19................................................ Juneteenth Day

July 4.................................................... Independence Day

First Monday in September.............. Labor Day

Last Friday in October....................... Nevada Day

November 11........................................ Veterans Day

Fourth Thursday in November........ Thanksgiving Day

Friday following the Fourth Thursday in November...................... Family Day

December 25........................................ Christmas Day

When January 1, June 19, July 4, November 11, or December 25 falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is the observed legal holiday. If these days fall on Sunday, the following Monday is the observed holiday. Eligibility for holiday pay is covered by the provisions of NAC 284.255

01

Do you have three or more years of applicable experience as described in the job duties, graduation from high school or equivalent education?

• Yes
• No

02

Please describe your experience with Microsoft 365 (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams) in a professional work environment. Please describe when and where you obtained this experience.

03

A valid drivers license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment. Can you meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

04

Please describe your experience with managing multiple deadlines and prioritizing your workload? If so, please describe when and where you obtained this experience.

05

Do you have experience with the State of Nevada Financial System or other financial management systems? If so, please describe when and where you obtained this experience.

06

Do you have experience using NevadaEPro or another electronic procurement system? If so, please describe when and where you obtained this experience.

07

Describe any experience you have training employees or presenting procedures, policies, or work processes to others. If so, please describe when and where you obtained this experience.

Required Question

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