Coordinator I, Procurement

Lone Star College; Shenandoah (TX); On-site; USD 39,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition waiver

Wellness programs

Professional development opportunities

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

Lone Star College is seeking a Coordinator I in Procurement to support daily operations, vendor onboarding, and procurement activities. You will coordinate with internal staff and vendors, ensuring timely processing and accurate records across procurement systems.

The role involves assisting with documentation, transactions, and process improvements, while providing general administrative support to the Procurement team and Executive Director.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher and at least 1 year of related experience.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may apply.
• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree.

Responsibilities

• Onboard, maintain, and support vendors in procurement systems.
• Serve as liaison between vendors and System staff.
• Review vendor information for completeness and accuracy.
• Support procurement transactions, documentation, and solicitation activities.
• Maintain procurement records, calendars, and communications.
• Assist with data maintenance across procurement systems and web resources.
• Provide administrative support to the Executive Director and team.
• Assist with special projects to improve procurement operations.

Skills

Collaborative work environment

Effective communication

Microsoft Office Suite

PeopleSoft ERP navigation

Procurement knowledge

Vendor onboarding

Education

Associate degree or higher

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

PeopleSoft ERP

Job description

Commitment to Mission

At Lone Star College System, every employee contributes to ourmission of providing transformational educational opportunitiesthat help individuals get from where they are to where they want tobe. Guided by our vision to lead higher education throughhigh-quality, affordable, and innovative learning opportunities,employees are expected to exemplify professionalism, integrity,accountability, and collaboration. Through our One LSC Philosophy, we deliver excellent and uniform customer service, providing consistent information, anduniformly helping every student regardless of physical location,modality, college, campus, center, or medium.

This commitment supports Lone Star College System's strategicgoals:

1. Opportunity through financial resilience
2. Leading in academic excellence
3. Strength in culture and talent development
4. Connections through bridges of prosperity

Great Colleges to Work For

Lone Star College System is proud to be recognized as a GreatColleges to Work For institution by The Chronicle of HigherEducation.

This recognition reflects our commitment to creating an organizational culture where employees are valued, supported,and empowered.

Campus Marketing Statement

Lone Star College-System Office

With 100,000 students and counting, Lone Star College Systemprovides transformational educational opportunities that helpindividuals get from where they are to where they want to be. Thetwo-year institution is training tomorrow's workforce today,offering more than 200 degrees and certification programs thatempower students to take the next step.

Lone Star College System has eight main campuses and more than 20locations in the Houston area. Learn more at LoneStar.edu.

Lone Star College System Office employees are based at one of two System Office locations: The Woodlands and University Park. Bothare sites for multiple administrative departments and systemwidetraining programs.

The address is 5000 Research Forest Drive, The Woodlands, TX 77381.All applicants must reside in Texas.

Job Description

Purposes and Scope: The Coordinator I, Procurement facilitates daily operations withinassigned area. Provides administrative and operational support tothe Procurement Department and assists with the coordination ofvendor onboarding, procurement activities, and related processes.Serves as a resource to System staff and vendors regardingprocurement systems, vendor requirements, and general procurementprocesses. Supports the Procurement team in maintaining accurateprocurement information, facilitating communication with internaland external stakeholders, and ensuring timely completion ofassigned procurement-related activities. Makes and communicatesprocess decisions based on best practices.

Essential Job Functions

1. Assists with the onboarding, maintenance, and general supportof vendors within System procurement systems and processes
2. Facilitates daily operations of assigned area. Serves as apoint of contact for vendors and System employees regarding vendoronboarding requirements, procurement processes, documentation, andsystem-related questions.
3. Reviews vendor information and documentation for completenessand accuracy and coordinates with appropriate System departments tofacilitate vendor setup and maintenance
4. Provides administrative and system support to the Procurementteam, including assisting with procurement transactions,solicitation activities, purchasing documentation, and relatedprocesses
5. Assists with maintaining procurement records, calendars,correspondence, and other departmental information to supporttimely and effective procurement operations
6. Assists with the preparation, processing, and maintenance ofprocurement-related documentation and communications
7. Supports the Procurement team with the maintenance and accuracyof procurement-related data, systems, categories, and otherinformation as needed
8. Assists with the administration and maintenance ofprocurement-related web resources, forms, and informationalmaterials. May monitor and maintain website for department andexternal use
9. Provides general administrative support to the ExecutiveDirector and Procurement team, including coordination of meetings,communications, documentation, and other departmentalactivities
10. Assists with special projects and process improvementinitiatives designed to enhance Procurement operations, customerservice, and vendor experience
11. Perform other reasonable, related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Ability to work in a collaborative work environment
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff and vendors
• Knowledge of common desktop office software (i.e., MicrosoftOffice Suite)
• Knowledge of navigation for the procurement process in PeopleSoft ERP
• Knowledge of the procurement process in a publicinstitution

Physical Abilities

The work is sedentary. Typically, the employee sits comfortably todo the work. However, there may be some walking; standing; bending;carrying of light items, such as papers, books, or small parts; ordriving an automobile. No special physical demands are required toperform the work.

Work Schedule and Conditions

• Equipment used includes, PC workstation running on a LAN in aMicrosoft Windows environment, calculator, phone, and other generaloffice equipment
• Interface with internal and external contacts as needed tocarry out the functions of the position
• Work is performed in a climate-controlled office with minimalexposure to safety hazards

Required Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher and at least 1 year of experience,or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree

Salary

Hiring salary range is $38,761-$44,575

Lone Star College provides a hiring salary range for all postedfull-time non-faculty positions. Where your salary offer would fallin that range is determined by your related experience andeducation. Should you receive an offer of employment from Lone StarCollege, the resume submitted in the application process will beutilized to calculate your salary offer. The information outlinedbelow will provide the Office of Human Resources everything neededto determine an accurate starting salary.

Your resume should provide a complete picture of your workexperience. The resume should include the following information foreach position listed:

1. Length of time (specific months and years) of employment
2. If the position was full time or part time
3. If the position was paid or unpaid
4. Level of degree completed including date earned.
5. Unofficial transcript for highest earned degree

Additionally, any certifications listed as required or preferred in the Lone Star College job description should be included in theresume submitted.

Benefits Marketing Statement

By joining our top-notch institution, you will enjoy being a partof an organization that offers a supportive, collegial workenvironment and excellent work/life balance. This includes a fullcomprehensive and competitive benefits package, a generous numberof paid holidays and vacation days, wellness programs, tuitionwaiver, professional development opportunities and more.

Lone Star College participates in the E-Verify program, under whichLone Star College provides the federal government with informationfrom each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm that the employee isauthorized to work in the United States.

More information on the E-Verify program is available atwww.dhs.gov/E-Verify .

Lone Star College is an EEO Employer. All positions aresubject to a criminal background check.