Procurement and Asset Specialist

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Pulaski (VA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

New River Community College is seeking a Procurement and Asset Specialist to support departments with cost-effective procurement, manage asset records, and conduct annual inventories. The role requires attention to detail and knowledge of procurement procedures.

Responsibilities include maintaining asset records, negotiating with suppliers, and training staff on eVA and procurement card processes. The position is full-time, based in Pulaski, VA, with a focus on compliance and quality of service.

Qualifications

• Experience with procurement processes including quotes, vendors, purchases.
• Microsoft Excel to enter, organize, track, and maintain data.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team with accountability.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to interpret and follow established procurement policies and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Support employees in procuring goods and services for departments, prioritizing cost-effectiveness.
• Ensure negotiation for and compliance with college-wide contracts.
• Maintain partnerships with suppliers to ensure timely delivery and high-quality products.
• Maintain accurate records of all assets owned by the college, including location, condition and value.
• Conduct an annual physical inventory to rectify any discrepancies.
• Provide training to employees on eVA and procurement card procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Procurement experience

Excel

Independence

Communication

Multitasking

Policy interpretation

Tools

eVA

PeopleSoft

Job description

Title: Procurement and Asset Specialist

Agency: New River Community College

Location: Pulaski - 155

FLSA: Nonexempt

Hiring Range: $38,000 – 45,000

Full Time or Part Time: Full Time

Additional Detail

Job Description

New River Community College is a two-year public institution of higher education operating under a state-wide system of 23 community colleges. The college is located on a one-hundred plus acre site at the intersection of U.S. Routes 11 and 100 in Dublin, Virginia with an instructional site in Christiansburg. The campus provides modern, well-equipped facilities for the career technical education programs as well as for the college transfer programs. Approximately 4,000 students comprise the student body.

The people employed by New River Community College embrace the philosophy that all individuals should have an opportunity to develop and extend their skills and knowledge to increase awareness of their roles and duties as citizens. The college serves the educational needs of the public and assumes a duty to help provide the requirements for trained workers in the region through a combined effort with local industry, business, professions, and government. The college promotes equal opportunity for prospective students and employees.

Duties

Support employees in procuring goods and services for departments, prioritizing cost-effectiveness. Ensure negotiation for and compliance with college-wide contracts. Maintain partnerships with suppliers to ensure timely delivery and high-quality products. Maintain accurate records of all assets owned by the college, including their location, condition and value. Conduct an annual physical inventory to rectify any discrepancies. Provide training to employees on eVA and procurement card procedures. Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience with procurement processes, including obtaining quotes, working with vendors, processing purchases, and supporting contract administration.
• Demonstrated ability to use Microsoft Excel to enter, organize, track, and maintain accurate data and records.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with a strong sense of accountability and attention to detail.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to interpret and follow established policies, procedures, and applicable regulations related to procurement, purchasing, and asset accountability.

Additional Considerations

• Familiarity with data entry and inventory processes, including asset recognition, identification, tracking, and maintaining accurate records.
• Prior work experience involving familiarity with Virginia State procurement regulations, eVA, PeopleSoft and/or comparable systems.