Onsite Inventory & Procurement Specialist

Montgomery County Maryland; Manhattan (KS); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Kansas State University Housing and Dining Services is seeking a detail-oriented warehouse support role to manage purchasing, inventory, and material distribution for Facilities Management. You will ensure parts and supplies are available when needed, oversee daily storeroom operations, and collaborate with trades staff to forecast material needs for projects.

Minimum qualifications include one year of relevant experience and a valid driver''s license; preferred candidates have storekeeping

Qualifications

• One year of relevant experience or equivalent education.
• Valid driver''s license.
• High school diploma or GED (preferred).
• Three years of storekeeping experience (preferred).
• Proficient in Microsoft 365, especially Excel.
• Knowledge of building trades materials and nomenclature.
• Familiarity with inventory control software.
• Ability to record numbers accurately and perform basic math.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to operate forklift.

Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect, and verify materials for quality, quantity, and PO compliance.
• Issue and deliver parts, materials, tools, and supplies to Facilities Management staff.
• Maintain appropriate inventory levels using usage history, reorder data, and projected needs.
• Research and source replacement parts for obsolete or specialized equipment by working with manufacturers, distributors, vendors, and sales representatives.
• Place orders for stock items and identify new products that may benefit future maintenance operations.
• Prepare purchase requisitions and related documentation in accordance with State of Kansas purchasing requirements.
• Generate receiving reports, reorder forms, sales reports, inventory adjustments, and other records using inventory control systems.
• Collaborate with trades supervisors and Facilities Management staff to anticipate material needs for planned projects.
• Perform procurement-related duties in the absence of the supervisor.
• Provide guidance to Facilities Management staff on Microix, Concur, purchasing procedures, and applicable policies and regulations.

Skills

Forklift operation

Verbal communication

Attention to detail

Basic math calculations

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Inventory control software

Microix

Concur

Job description

Kansas State University Housing and Dining Services is seeking a detail-oriented warehouse support role to manage purchasing, inventory, and material distribution for Facilities Management. You will ensure parts and supplies are available when needed, oversee daily storeroom operations, and collaborate with trades staff to forecast material needs for projects.

Minimum qualifications include one year of relevant experience and a valid driver''s license; preferred candidates have storekeeping