Boone County, located in Columbia, MO, is looking for a Purchasing Assistant.
APPLICANTS MUST APPLY AT: HTTPS://WWW.SHOWMEBOONE.COM/HR
Find out more about working for Boone County here: https://youtu.be/xCtE48jgaV4
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Summary of 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
Minimum 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 Qualifications: Associate’s degree and Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB) certification.
Starting Hourly Salary Range: $16.34 - $17.37 per hour
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Join the Boone County team and Make a Difference! Boone County Government offers a competitive benefits package that includes comprehensive health/dental/vision insurance on day one (with options for medical/dental with NO employee premium!), a pension plan, two matching deferred compensation plans, 14 paid holidays, generous sick and vacation leave, and no-cost disability and life insurance options. Boone County is a Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness qualifying employer.
Visit our website and apply at: www.showmeboone.com/HR.
Columbia, MO is a thriving college town and the cultural hub of mid-Missouri, hosting popular events such as the True/False Film Festival and the Roots N Blues BBQ Festival and a diverse art, music, and restaurant scene. Columbia is the fourth most populous and fastest-growing city in Missouri with an estimated 126,254 residents in 2020. Resting upon the forested hills and rolling prairies of Mid-Missouri near the Missouri River valley, outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy the surrounding Rock Bridge Memorial State Park, Mark Twain National Forest, and Big Muddy National Fish and Wildlife Refuge, in addition to hiking over 278 miles of our local trails! Many popular destinations are a short drive away, including the Capitol of Jefferson City, the Lake of the Ozarks, Saint Louis, and Kansas City all within a two-hour drive or less.
