Procurement Associate

Austin Community College; Owensboro (KY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exceptional health care coverage

Tuition reimbursement/waiver

403(b) retirement plans

Vacation/Sick Time

Work-Life Balance

Paid Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

A mid-sized educational institution in Owensboro, Kentucky, is seeking a Procurement Associate to manage purchasing and payables. This role involves compliance with policies, inventory management, and financial processes. Ideal candidates will have a relevant degree along with excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills. A proficient understanding of Microsoft Excel is also required. The position provides various employee benefits, ensuring a supportive work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus two years of related work experience, or Associate’s degree with four years.
• Proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office products required.

Responsibilities

• Perform purchasing and payable responsibilities within the Peoplesoft Financial System.
• Serve as Procurement Card Administrator overseeing compliance with KCTCS Procard procedures.
• Track and maintain inventory, monitor utility usage.

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Microsoft Excel

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Math, or Business Administration

Associate’s degree and four years of related work experience

Job description

College Overview:

Owensboro Community and Technical College is a three-campus institution located along the Ohio River in Western Kentucky. OCTC is one of sixteen institutions in the Kentucky Community and Technical College System and awards certificates, diplomas, and associate degrees in liberal arts and technical education. To learn more about OCTC, visit https://owensboro.kctcs.edu/ and to learn more about Owensboro and the surrounding area, you may visit https://visitowensboro.com.

Benefits:

• Exceptional health care, vision, dental coverage for you and your family
• Tuition reimbursement/waiver for you, your spouse, and dependents
• 403(b) retirement plans: a 5% employee contribution receives a 10% employer match
• Vacation/Sick Time
• Work-Life Balance
• 9.5 Paid Holidays
• 2 Weeks Institutional Closing Pay (Last 2 weeks of December) for qualifying positions
• Employee Assistance Program

Job Summary:

Owensboro Community and Technical College is accepting applications for our Procurement Associate position. The position will perform purchasing and payable responsibilities ensuring accuracy and compliance with policies and procedures. This position reports to the Director of Business Operations.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

• Perform purchasing, requisitions, and payable responsibilities within Peoplesoft Financial System while adhering to all Federal, State, local laws, and KCTCS policies and procedures.
• Serve as Procurement Card Administrator – oversee the compliance with KCTCS Procard procedures.
• Enter billing, contracts, and memorandums of agreements (MOAs) in PeopleSoft modules.
• Create accounting journals as needed.
• Track and monitor utility usage.
• Track, maintain, and tag inventory.
• Assist with Student Financials processes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree (Accounting, Math, or Business Administration) plus two (2) years of related work experience or the equivalent.
• OR Associate’s degree and four (4) years of related work experience.

Additional Requirements:

• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage and meet deadlines.
• Excellent analytical skills with keen attention to detail.
• Self-starter with a proactive approach to problem‑solving.
• Skilled with Excel and other Microsoft Office products.
• Quick to adapt and learn new skills in a dynamic, innovative environment.
• Willingness to collaborate and work effectively with others to achieve common goals.
• Exceptional writing and communication skills.
• Perform all job responsibilities accurately and in a timely manner.