Purchasing Assistant 1-Floater

Job Title: Purchasing Assistant 1- Floater
Requisition #: 734112-091225
Primary Location: Ohio-Franklin County-Columbus
Work Location: 4071 E. Main Street, 43213
Bargaining Unit/Exempt: Bargaining
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Job Type: Full-Time
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm
Minimum Starting Salary: $18.71/hour
Number of Openings: 1
Posting Start Date: 09/12/2025
Posting Close Date: Bargaining Position Postings are available for a minimum of 10 days after the Posting Start Date. Postings may be extended or rescinded at Agency's discretion after the 10 days. All submissions received within the 10 first days will be considered.

How to Apply:

Email your updated resume to fccshr@fccs.us.

Who We Are:

Franklin County Children Services (FCCS) is a large, metropolitan child welfare agency with more than 300 caseworkers and 400 support staff members dedicated to child protection and family stability. FCCS believes in investing our time and resources to attract and hire an engaged, talented, and diverse workforce that is committed to protecting children by strengthening families.

What You Will Do – Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Employee works under general supervision and requires knowledge of purchasing/procurement, applicable state and county regulations and procedures governing purchasing and public relations; advises other Agency personnel regarding vendor or purchasing possibilities and procedures; procures all necessary supplies, materials, clothing, services, and equipment for the Agency.

• Procures supplies, materials, clothing, equipment and/or services needed for operation of agency; contacts vendors for best prices or information regarding products and/or services; obtains information regarding state and county bid pricing; ensures proper level approvals of requested equipment, services or supplies; enters purchase requisitions or purchase orders including necessary information such as object-organization and commodity codes into current enterprise resource planning (ERP) purchasing system; distributes cash equivalents including recording the transactions on appropriate logs; fills supply requests from stock; monitors inventory levels and initiates requisitions for replacement stock. Prepares invoices for vouchering/allowances; reviews invoice and enters packing slips to ensure match with purchase orders; resolves receipt/invoice discrepancies with vendors and agency staffs.
• Receives goods, enters receipt of goods in ERP System; supplies tax exempt information and credit references as needed; provides information regarding purchasing procedures to vendors and agency staff. Maintains paper and/or electronic filing systems of all correspondence, requisitions, purchase orders, approvals, invoices, and other related purchasing documentation.
• Answers inquiries from Agency staff and vendors; opens and processes mail, contacts vendors regarding delivery or invoice issues; makes decisions regarding best purchasing methods and lowest pricing.
• This position requires that the employee report to different work locations based on workload as determined by supervisor.
• Ability to occasionally lift and move objects weighing 15 – 25 lbs. Based on site location.

What We Offer You:

• Hiring Bonus up to $1,500
• Quality benefits including low-Cost Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Generous Vacation, Sick and Personal leave accruals along with 11 paid holidays
• Retirement Pension through the Ohio Public employment Retirement System
• 457(b) retirement savings plan through Ohio Deferred Compensation
• No Cost Life Insurance Coverage up to $50,000
• Tuition Reimbursement
• EAP Program
• Personal and Financial Wellness opportunities through the Franklin County ThriveOn Program
• A true hybrid work environment!
• More!

What will make you successful in this role:

• Knowledge of purchasing/procurement, applicable state and county regulations and procedures governing purchasing and public relations.

What you bring to the role:

• Ability to calculate fractions, decimals, and percentages and to read and write common vocabulary plus 1 course in typing (or 1 mo. exp.); 1 course in public relations (or 1 mo. exp.); 1 course in bookkeeping (or 1 mo. exp.); or equivalent.

What we hope you bring to the role:

• High school graduate; several years clerical exp.; business school/college may be substituted for part of experience; familiar with and able to use PC with word processing, spreadsheet, and data base software. Experience in purchasing and use of electronic purchasing systems.

Certifications or Licensure:

• A valid Ohio Driver’s License and automobile insurance that is in compliance with Franklin County Children Services policy is required for travel. Travel can occasionally include out of state travel which may require airline travel.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

ADA Statement: Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. Franklin County Children Services is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs, and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

Job-specific Physical Requirements:

• Ability to operate standard office equipment in the performance of job functions (e.g., telephone, calculator, printer, scanner, microfiche, computer, copying machine, automobile, fingerprint equipment).
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Occasional pushing, pulling, kneeling, reaching, and standing. Ability to lift and move objects weighing 15 – 25 lbs.

What is the Work Environment Like?

• Typical office environment and storeroom (s).

To learn more about FCCS, please visit our careers page.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $18.71 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Columbus, OH 43213