Procurement & Inventory Specialist - Public College

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College; Gautier (MS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is seeking a Finance Clerk IV as part of its Business Services division. The role focuses on purchasing, procurement, and inventory control in accordance with college and state regulations.

You will support the Dean of Business Services and collaborate with campus staff to manage requisitions, purchase orders, and budget changes, while maintaining thorough records and ensuring compliance.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in business or related field.
• At least five years in a business-related area.
• Purchasing experience required.
• Strong customer service skills and reliability.
• Excellent organizational abilities and attention to detail.
• Experience handling money, deposits, and reconciling bank statements.
• Ability to multitask effectively in a busy environment.
• Experience with inventory software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Process campus purchasing functions and monitor accounts under Business Services.
• Issue purchase orders, maintain files, and ensure compliance with state law.
• Serve as procurement cardholder and track all card purchases.
• Handle check requests and budget changes with accurate records.
• Obtain quotations and assist in bid specification creation.
• Maintain inventory records, salvage, surplus, and auditing tasks.
• Assist Accounts Payable and campus staff with purchasing issues.
• Support various departments in inventory transfers and related tasks.

Education

Associate Degree in business

Five years experience in business

Purchasing

Customer service

Organizational skills

Money handling / bank reconciliations

Multitasking

Inventory software

Tools

Banner Software

Job description

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is seeking a Finance Clerk IV as part of its Business Services division. The role focuses on purchasing, procurement, and inventory control in accordance with college and state regulations.

You will support the Dean of Business Services and collaborate with campus staff to manage requisitions, purchase orders, and budget changes, while maintaining thorough records and ensuring compliance.