Procurement Specialist I — Campus Purchasing

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.; Carterville (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Holidays

Tuition waiver

Library card

Employee discount

Fitness membership

Job summary

John A. Logan College in Carterville, IL, is seeking a Specialist I - Purchasing & Auxiliary Services to support campus-wide purchasing operations.

The role processes purchase orders, requisitions, and vendor payments within established timelines, ensuring compliance and accurate documentation. Responsibilities include managing ERP workflows, procurement card administration, vendor setup, and effective communication with campus departments and external vendors.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: At least two years in purchasing, accounts payable, or financial operations including PO processing.
• Technology: Proficiency in MS Office 365 (Excel, Word, Outlook) and ERP/purchasing software.
• Other requirements: Attention to detail, ability to manage high-volume, time-sensitive transactions, good written and verbal communication.
• Preferred: Associate degree or higher, 3+ years in higher ed or public sector, ERP J1/JICS, procurement card, bilingual skills.

Responsibilities

• Processes purchase orders by comparing documentation to ERP entries and forwards for timely payment.
• Enters requisitions and manages invoices in ERP with supporting documents.
• Administers procurement card orders, tracks submissions, and finalizes records for monthly reporting.

Skills

Attention to detail

Written and verbal communication

Time management

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree or higher (preferred)

Tools

MS Office 365

ERP system experience

Job description

John A. Logan College in Carterville, IL, is seeking a Specialist I - Purchasing & Auxiliary Services to support campus-wide purchasing operations.

The role processes purchase orders, requisitions, and vendor payments within established timelines, ensuring compliance and accurate documentation. Responsibilities include managing ERP workflows, procurement card administration, vendor setup, and effective communication with campus departments and external vendors.