Initial Posting Date:
11/06/2025Application Deadline:
11/13/2025Agency:
Department of Administrative ServicesSalary Range:
$3,429 - $4,622Position Type:
EmployeePosition Title:
Purchasing Assistant (OS2)Job Description:
Purchasing Assistant DAS – Enterprise Asset Management
Join Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) and support the teams that keep Oregon’s state facilities running smoothly!
As the Purchasing Assistant, you’ll play a key role as administrative and clerical support that keeps our Operations and Maintenance Division moving. You’ll work with staff, vendors, and financial units to make sure purchases are processed efficiently and accurately.
What You’ll Do
Receive, sort, and review invoices from vendors. Compare vendor invoices against shipping documents to ensure correct statement amounts and process invoice for payment.
Prepare and produce purchasing documents from submitted purchase requests, using the State accounting system, US Bank Access online, and Tririga.
Review purchase requests and work tasks for completeness of product information, accuracy of funding sources, pricing, and coding.
Weekly data entry and month end statement close for all Trade Services Field Staff SPOTS purchases.
Research purchasing archives for history of purchases.
Operate forklifts and pallet jacks to move supplies and equipment.
For a full review of the position duties, details, and working conditions, please click here.
This Is What You Need to Qualify
Two years of general clerical experience that includes keyboarding, word processing, or other experience generating documents; OR
An associate degree in any field; OR
An equivalent combination of education and experience.
The ideal candidate will possess the following desired skills and attributes:
Knowledge and understanding of accounting systems to research and process invoice payments.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and related software tools. (e.g.: Adobe Acrobat, Web browsers)
Maintain confidentiality about agency matters and other sensitive issues.
Ability to occasionally lift and carry supplies weighing 25 pounds maximum.
Ability to operate forklift and pallet jack for unloading and warehousing supplies, as needed.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Excellent customer service skills.
Clear communication skills, both written and verbal.
Benefits of Joining Our Team
At DAS, we are committed to innovation, continuous improvement, outstanding service delivery, and support for each other as professionals and as people. We believe hiring highly skilled, diverse employees is key to cultivating positive results, well-informed outcomes, and value the unique skill set and perspective of all our team members.
Our amazing benefits include:
Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low-cost medical, vision, and dental plans for you and your family. Additional benefits include life insurance, short- and long-term disability, deferred compensation savings plans, and flexible spending accounts for health and childcare. Optional benefits including life insurance, disability, FSA, and more
Generous Paid Time Off: 11 holidays, 3 personal business days, monthly sick leave and vacation leave that increases with years of service.
Career Development: Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness: You may qualify for the PSLF program.
How to Apply
Click on the "Apply" link above to complete your online application and submit by the posted closing date and time. For step-by-step instructions click apply to work for the state or current state employee.
Required Documents: resume
The work experience and/or education section of your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet all the minimum qualifications and desired skills and attributes listed above. Failing to attach required documents may result in disqualification of your application.
The State of Oregon does not request or require your age, date of birth, attendance or graduation dates from an educational institution during the application process.
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Additional Details
This announcement is for 1 permanent, full-time, SEIU-represented Purchasing Assistant (Office Specialist 2.) This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. Applicants who require VISA sponsorship will not be considered at this time.
Finalists will be subject to a computerized criminal history check. Adverse background data may be grounds for immediate disqualification.
The salary listed is the non-PERS qualifying salary range. If the successful candidate is PERS qualifying, the salary range will reflect an additional 6.95%.
Review the Classification and Compensation page for more details on the classification, or you may visit our website for information on the job offer process following pay equity.
If you need an application in an alternate format in order to complete the process or for accommodation requests under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), you may contact the Recruiter, Nancy Karnas at: nancy.karnas@das.oregon.gov | 971-719-3083
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The Department of Administrative Services is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer Committed to Workforce Diversity. At the Department of Administrative Services, we embody the value of hiring a workforce representative of the communities we serve, understanding that a diverse workforce revitalizes our state. We value diversity and foster a positive and welcoming environment where all employees can thrive.