Procurement Specialist I - Public Sector Purchasing

Lamar State College-Orange; Orange (TX); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Lamar State College-Orange seeks a Procurement Specialist I to perform entry-level procurement duties, researching and procuring commodities, equipment, and services in line with state and federal guidelines. You will support contract reviews, vendor communications, and purchasing card administration.

This full-time role, housed on campus with periodic work from another campus, requires knowledge of purchasing methods and proven ability to manage multiple deadlines while maintaining

Qualifications

• Associate degree required.
• 3 years state purchasing experience or related duties.
• Proficient in Word and Excel; able to learn procurement software.

Responsibilities

• Maintain knowledge of State of Texas purchasing methods and procedures.
• Evaluate requisitions, identify suppliers, and select procurement methods for best value.
• Prepare and process purchase orders in compliance with rules and regulations.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

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USAS

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Lamar State College-Orange seeks a Procurement Specialist I to perform entry-level procurement duties, researching and procuring commodities, equipment, and services in line with state and federal guidelines. You will support contract reviews, vendor communications, and purchasing card administration.

This full-time role, housed on campus with periodic work from another campus, requires knowledge of purchasing methods and proven ability to manage multiple deadlines while maintaining