College Procurement & Contracts Specialist

Caldwell Community College & Technical Institute; North Carolina; On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Caldwell Community College & Technical Institute is seeking a Purchasing Agent to support campus-wide procurement of supplies, materials, and equipment in compliance with state regulations. The role involves assisting faculty and staff, managing vendor relations, and ensuring timely processing of purchase orders.

Candidates should have three years of purchasing/record-keeping experience and an Associate Degree in accounting or related field.

Qualifications

• This role requires three years of increasingly responsible purchasing, record keeping and inventory experience.
• Knowledge of state purchasing regulations and procurement processes is essential.
• Ability to administer eProcurement systems and process purchase orders.

Responsibilities

• Ensure college purchasing procedures are followed and competitive practices are observed.
• Purchase supplies, books and equipment and assist faculty and staff with orders.
• Manage vendor catalogs, enter bids, and assist with travel and title work for vehicles.
• Prepare reports for internal and external stakeholders and monitor purchase orders.
• Resolve vendor issues and assist with problem resolution for office equipment.

Skills

Purchasing experience

Record keeping

Inventory management

Education

Associate Degree in accounting, business administration or related field

Job description

The Caldwell Community College & Technical Institute is seeking a Purchasing Agent to support campus-wide procurement of supplies, materials, and equipment in compliance with state regulations. The role involves assisting faculty and staff, managing vendor relations, and ensuring timely processing of purchase orders.

Candidates should have three years of purchasing/record-keeping experience and an Associate Degree in accounting or related field.