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South Piedmont Community College
Purchasing and Inventory Technician
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An Inventory or Supply Specialist specializes in tracking and managing inventory and supplies to improve production or distribution at a company or organization. Manages purchase orders, or distribution of materials between different centers of a large company.
$43,665 / year median in North Carolina
+7% projected growth
Job Description
Your Community's College Toggle navigation Home Search Jobs Log In /Create Account Help Purchasing and Inventory Technician Bookmark this Posting Print Preview | Apply for this Job Posting Details Position Information Job Title Purchasing and Inventory Technician Job Description The Purchasing and Inventory Technician is a full-time position located primarily on the Old Charlotte Highway Campus in Monroe, NC. Under the direction of the Director of Purchasing and Equipment the Purchasing and Inventory Technician is responsible for assisting with the purchasing, receiving, and inventory functions of the College. A c omprehensive benefits package is offered to include health insurance with the NC State Health Plan for Teachers and State Employees, retirement benefits through the NC Retirement System, Paid Time Off, and a supplemental cafeteria plan. Essential Duties Summary
- Verify receipt of equipment and supply orders and expedite delivery to the appropriate person or department.
- Process receipts of goods in computer system.
- Process invoices and prepare them for Accounts Payable.
- Consult vendors concerning shipping dates, prices, and problems with orders.
- Responsible for maintaining Open Purchase Order Report on a monthly basis, and closing all purchase orders for fiscal year end. Be able to explain any open purchase orders at year end.
- Periodically dispose of equipment through surplus property procedures.
- Maintain contact with snack and drink vendors to ensure quality service.
- Interact with all departments of the college.
- Process incoming/outgoing mail for the college.
- Assist with scheduling state or college owned vehicles for SPCC employees on the OCH campus.
- Under the direction of the Director of Purchasing and Equipment, assist with yearly inventory of all equipment inventory of the college.
- Assist Receiving Technician with receiving and processing deliveries to the OCH campus, including UPS , FedEx, FSI , and other freight carriers.
- Duties may include travel between campuses and throughout the state.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Purchasing, Director of Financial Services, or Vice President of Finance and Administration. Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma
- 2-3 years of experience in business office setting with experience in processing invoices, vendor communications, and order follow-up
- Self-starter with exceptional organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent customer service experience.
- Experience in Microsoft Office. Preferred Qualifications
- Associate Degree in Business Administration or a related business field.
- Purchasing and/or fixed assets experience.
JP00817FY17-18
Open Date Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (- ).
- Is there any reason known to you why you might be unable to perform consistently and promptly any of the job duties? If Yes, please explain. (Open Ended Question)
- Have you ever been discharged or asked to resign from a position? Yes/No. If Yes, please explain. (Open Ended Question)
- Have you ever been convicted of a crime that has required you either by North Carolina law or any other state or federal law to register as a sex offender? Yes No
- Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent? Yes No
- Do you have a minimum of 2-3 years of experience in a business office setting with experience in processing invoices, vendor communications, and order follow-up? Yes No
- Please describe professional experiences that demonstrate your ability to be a self-starter with exceptional organizational, communication, and problem solving skills. (Open Ended Question)
- Do you have experience in customer service? Yes No
- Do you have experience using word and data processing applications, including Microsoft Office?