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Assistant Purchasing Agent/Purchasing Agent Trainee (NY HELPS), Central Office;

State of New York
Location
Albany, NY
Compensation
$53,132 - $71,719 / year

How to apply

Source: New York State Jobs · Bespree is not the employer.

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Job description

The Office of Mental Health (OMH) is recruiting to fill a Assistant Purchasing Agent, Grade 14/Purchasing Agent Trainee, NS, positions within the Office of Financial Management, Bureau of Procurement Enterprise Services. The Bureau of Procurement Enterprise Services (BPES) provides contract management and procurement services to 24 facilities, OMH Central Office, OMH Cook Chill Production Center, and OMH Capital Operations.

The incumbent will be responsible for conducting, overseeing, and providing guidance on purchasing activities, operations, policies, and laws, rules and regulations for OMH Central Office and Psychiatric Centers.

Specific duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Assist in the development of bid documents and administering the solicitation and evaluation processes;
  • Conduct Request for Proposals, Invitation for Bids, and Request for Quotes to obtain goods and services;
  • Review/monitor and track assigned workload by using internal databases, project management tools, and SharePoint records as required;
  • Perform a variety of functions related to contract management;
  • Assist with special assignments and projects related;
  • Purchase goods and services using appropriate procurement methodologies;
  • Conduct analysis for establishing Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) and Service-disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (SDVOB) goals for contract and purchases;
  • Analyze data and prepare reports for internal and external stakeholders;
  • Utilize the Statewide Financial System (SFS) for contract and purchase transactions;
  • Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Non-Competitive Minimum Qualifications Under the NY HELPS Program: This position includes an opportunity to serve in a traineeship, and applicants will be appointed to the appropriate level based on their education and/or experience.

  • Purchasing Agent Trainee (starting salary $53,132): Four years of purchasing experience which includes being responsible for the purchase of a wide variety of supplies, materials, equipment, and services.
  • Assistant Purchasing Agent (starting salary $56,183): Five years of purchasing experience which includes being responsible for the purchase of a wide variety of supplies, materials, equipment, and services.

An associate degree in a related field may substitute for two years of experience; A bachelor's degree in a related field may substitute for four years of specialized experience.

Transfer Opportunity:

Candidates must have permanent status as an Assistant Purchasing Agent, Grade 14, and be eligible for lateral transfer; OR be eligible to transfer via Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law to Assistant Purchasing Agent or Purchasing Agent Trainee.

About employer

New York State agencies, departments, and public authorities provide services across healthcare, engineering, administration, public safety, the trades, and other areas.

Employment type
Full-time
Date posted
Oct 02, 2026
75 New Scotland Avenue, Albany, NY 12208

How to apply

Source: New York State Jobs · Bespree is not the employer.

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Job description

The Office of Mental Health (OMH) is recruiting to fill a Assistant Purchasing Agent, Grade 14/Purchasing Agent Trainee, NS, positions within the Office of Financial Management, Bureau of Procurement Enterprise Services. The Bureau of Procurement Enterprise Services (BPES) provides contract management and procurement services to 24 facilities, OMH Central Office, OMH Cook Chill Production Center, and OMH Capital Operations.

The incumbent will be responsible for conducting, overseeing, and providing guidance on purchasing activities, operations, policies, and laws, rules and regulations for OMH Central Office and Psychiatric Centers.

Specific duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Assist in the development of bid documents and administering the solicitation and evaluation processes;
  • Conduct Request for Proposals, Invitation for Bids, and Request for Quotes to obtain goods and services;
  • Review/monitor and track assigned workload by using internal databases, project management tools, and SharePoint records as required;
  • Perform a variety of functions related to contract management;
  • Assist with special assignments and projects related;
  • Purchase goods and services using appropriate procurement methodologies;
  • Conduct analysis for establishing Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) and Service-disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (SDVOB) goals for contract and purchases;
  • Analyze data and prepare reports for internal and external stakeholders;
  • Utilize the Statewide Financial System (SFS) for contract and purchase transactions;
  • Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Non-Competitive Minimum Qualifications Under the NY HELPS Program: This position includes an opportunity to serve in a traineeship, and applicants will be appointed to the appropriate level based on their education and/or experience.

  • Purchasing Agent Trainee (starting salary $53,132): Four years of purchasing experience which includes being responsible for the purchase of a wide variety of supplies, materials, equipment, and services.
  • Assistant Purchasing Agent (starting salary $56,183): Five years of purchasing experience which includes being responsible for the purchase of a wide variety of supplies, materials, equipment, and services.

An associate degree in a related field may substitute for two years of experience; A bachelor's degree in a related field may substitute for four years of specialized experience.

Transfer Opportunity:

Candidates must have permanent status as an Assistant Purchasing Agent, Grade 14, and be eligible for lateral transfer; OR be eligible to transfer via Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law to Assistant Purchasing Agent or Purchasing Agent Trainee.

New York State is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the State of New York to provide for and promote equal opportunity employment, compensation and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination.

About employer

New York State agencies, departments, and public authorities provide services across healthcare, engineering, administration, public safety, the trades, and other areas.