Technician/Purchasing

Technician/Purchasing Youngwood, PA 3 DAYS AGO 22570188 Summary Youngwood, PA In-Person $17.75 per Hour 2 Years Experience Post-secondary academic degree, Associate degree No Commission 40.00 hours per week / Day Shift / Full-Time Description This position is responsible to provide effective and efficient support of the bidding and ordering process in accordance with established College purchasing procedures.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Obtain and review price quotations and tally sheets to verify best pricing, prepare and review all purchase requisitions for accuracy, account coding, and approval signatures and check the budget for available funds. Place orders daily and monitor their status to ensure items are correctly received and promptly. Print purchase orders and check reports for all departments daily. Identify appropriate vendor sources, compile best pricing and delivery terms, and verify specifications for supplies, services, and equipment. Purchase supplies and services as directed through state purchasing websites and upload purchases as required to the PA State Treasury Department. Submit information to appropriate internal personnel. Assist accounts payable with payment reconciliation and purchase order change orders as necessary including shipping errors and discrepancies found in billing. Run Accounts Payable Report daily for incorrect account information entered into the college's Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system. Provide proposal and bid support by corresponding with relevant parties, preparing and sending addendums, and assisting with document preparation, file management, and legal advertising requirements. Provide purchasing assistance to employees including the review of purchasing procedures and purchase order protocol. Maintain updated hardware, software, license, and subscription spreadsheet for all effective dates. Process returns/replacements via the return material authorization process (RMA). Assist in reconciling the Purchasing Department procurement cards. Answer the telephone, take messages, and forward those messages to appropriate personnel. Support the College Store as needed by opening and closing the store, assisting customers, operating the cash register, balancing daily receipts, stocking shelves, setting up displays, prepare/process returns, assisting with shipping/receiving, sourcing and promotional items.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

Provide backup support for the College Store Clerk in their absence. Maintain and develop work-related knowledge, skills, and competencies related to the job through professional and cross-training opportunities. Attend all required meetings and training. Perform additional grade-level support duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel required. Demonstrated knowledge of professional office skills and procedures required. Proficient verbal and written communications. Read, comprehend and follow instructions/work orders. Meticulous recordkeeping skills. Ability to consistently provide excellent customer service. Ability to organize and prioritize work assignments, including managing multiple projects/tasks concurrently and meet varied deadlines. Ability to identify problems, make corrective recommendations and assist with the problem-solving process.

EDUCATION

Associate degree in a related field required.

EXPERIENCE

Two (2) years of purchasing-related work experience required. Prior experience working directly with vendors preferred. Prior work performance must have met or exceeded appropriate work standards.

LICENSES

Valid driver's license required.

CLEARANCES

The successful candidate will be required to obtain/provide the following clearances prior to hire: PA Child History clearance PA Criminal Record Check clearance FBI Federal Criminal History Record clearance

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Prolonged sitting Frequent standing/walking or otherwise moving around department/campus Repetitive finger/hand movements Occasional lifting up to 20 lbs. Occasional bending

AUDIBLE DEMANDS

Ability to communicate orally and hear conversation

VISUAL DEMANDS

Use of computer and internet/internet-based systems Reading and preparing documents, reports, presentations, etc.

ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

Work is primarily conducted in a typical indoor office environment with appropriate lighting, noises, and temperature control. HAZARDS Minimal risk of injury or work-related illnesses.

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