Purchasing Specialist Position Available In Wilson, North Carolina

Purchasing Specialist

Salary
$38,993.00 – $50,466.00 Annually
Location Wilson, NC
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
2025-16
Division
Finance and Administrative Services
Opening Date
06/10/2025
DESCRIPTION
BENEFITS
Job Summary
Under the direction of the Purchasing and Capital Improvements Manager, performs technical functions in purchasing, and inventory management. Responsibilities include processing purchase orders, tracking deliveries, assisting with fixed asset inventory, and ensuring compliance with purchasing laws and guidelines.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Process, sort, distribute, and file purchase orders.
Post requisitions to computer and to log.
Tracks status of orders with vendors to insure timely delivery.
Receives and verifies goods against purchase orders.
Create new vendor accounts in Colleague.
Verify and disburse supplies from central stores and order supplies as needed for central stores.
Assists in updating and maintaining central stores catalog and annual central stores inventory.
Oversees all aspects of vehicle maintenance including managing repairs, inspections, and preventive maintenance.
Responsible for listing, selling, and coordinating client pick-up of all surplus property including scrap metal.
Assist with intermittent and annual equipment inventory audits.
Provide back-up to Purchasing and Capital Project Manager including but not limited to approving and processing e-requisitions after auditing for completeness, accuracy and adherence to purchasing policies.
Assist with the college’s competitive purchasing process.
Assist with year-end closeout, audits, and inspections.
Serves on institutional committees as appointed.

Key Skills and Knowledge:

Principles and practices of PCs and related software.
Inventory control systems and fixed asset management.
Purchasing laws, rules, and regulations affecting the college.
Computer systems (i.e., spreadsheets, word processing, Datatel, e-procurement, etc.).
NC Community College System equipment guidelines.
Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Operate a PC and related software.
Calculate prices, discounts, and extended totals.
Establish effective working relationships with administrators, employees, vendors, and others.
Communicate laws and procedures relating to procurement, purchasing, and inventory control.
Drive a forklift.

College-wide Expectations:

WCC places a high value on creating an engaged, collaborative campus environment; therefore, employees are required to complete their work hours in person on WCC’s campus. By working on campus and in person, employees have greater opportunities to engage with students and co-workers, attend on-site meetings and presentations, recruit students, and support local business and industry partners.

Education and Experience:

Any combination of education and experience that demonstrates possession of the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities. A typical way to obtain these would be:
Associate’s Degree in Business Administration or Accounting.
One – Three years of experience in purchasing, equipment coordination, and general office operations.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to focus.
Unofficial transcripts must be included with your online application before submission or sent directly to Human Resources immediately after applying. Failure to provide transcripts may result in your application not being fully considered.
Wilson Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In accordance with the ADA, if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for this position, please notify the Human Resources Office.
Why Join Wilson Community College?
At Wilson Community College, we believe in the power of community, education, and excellence. You’ll work in a supportive, mission-driven environment that values integrity, innovation, and collaboration. We offer competitive compensation, state benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.
Employer
Wilson Community College (NC)
Address
PO Box 4305
Wilson, NC, North Carolina, 27893
Phone
252-246-1263
252-246-1410