Materials & Inventory Specialist

Materials & Inventory Specialist

St. Louis County's Department of Public Health has an immediate opening for a Materials & Inventory Specialist. This role coordinates the replenishment and procurement of equipment, inventory, and services for the Public Health Department. Coordinating procurement for a County Department distinguishes this job class from P141-Procurement Contract Administrator.

The starting salary for this job opportunity is $20.00 - $24.00 per hour, depending on the candidate's experience and the department's budgetary considerations. Work hours for this position are Monday through Friday, 8:00 am 5:00 pm, but are subject to change based on the needs of the department. Upon successful completion of the probationary period, this role is eligible for flexible work arrangements, including working from home.

As an employer, St. Louis County cares about the health and well-being of our employees. In an effort to provide for the best possible work-life balance, the County offers a generous benefit package which includes affordable health insurance, dental and vision coverage, 4 weeks of Paid Time Off the first year, 11 paid holidays, deferred benefit retirement plan, paid life insurance as well as short- and long-term disability.

Examples of Duties

• Research and prepare specifications for equipment, inventory and services.
• Create requisitions and assist with bid tabulations, evaluations, and verification of award recommendations.
• Process purchase requests and invoices and prepare accounts payable paperwork.
• Place orders and compare invoices against purchase orders and shipping/receiving documents to verify receipt of items ordered.
• Maintain information related to service contracts, purchase agreements, catalogs, vendor lists and specification manuals.
• Prepare purchasing reports and maintain records.
• Perform other duties as required or assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Equivalent to an associate's degree in business or a related field
• Two+ years of professional experience in materials procurement

Additional Information

A selection committee will evaluate the qualifications of each applicant which will include recentness and appropriateness of the applicant's education and experience, answers to the supplemental questions, results of employment references investigated and any other appropriate information available. The interview will comprise 100% of the applicant's earned grade. A candidate must earn a qualifying grade of 70 or more on the interview to be eligible for appointment.

In support of commitment to the health, safety, and wellness of all staff and to be compliant with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Omnibus COVID-19 Health Care Staff Vaccination Rule, it is the policy of the Department of Public Health that all newly hired employees are required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination. Acceptable forms of proof include CDC COVID-19 vaccination cards (or legible photo), documentation from a health care provider, electronic health record, or state immunization information system record. New employees must be fully vaccinated prior to starting service for the Department, and adherence to this policy is a condition of employment.

The policy of the Civil Service Commission of St. Louis County is to support fair and equitable employment opportunities for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veterans' status or political affiliation.