Procurement Technician

Morgan State University; Maryland; On-site; USD 46,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan State University is seeking a Procurement Technician to support the Office of Procurement and Property Control. The role involves reviewing requisitions, contacting vendors, and processing purchasing and payment documents to ensure timely procurement of goods and services for the university.

The position emphasizes accuracy, vendor communication, and administrative continuity within the Finance & Administration division.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1 year of administrative experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Reviews requisitions and specifications for completeness and accuracy and prepares purchase orders.
• Contacts vendors to verify status, confirms delivery dates, and expedites orders.
• Prepares documents for payment via three‑way match and processes in procurement systems.
• Serves as primary contact for vendors and departments on orders and deliveries.
• Reconciles monthly vendor statements and forwards invoices for payment.
• Maintains filing and record-keeping for purchasing documents by year and alphabetically.
• Assists staff with requisitions, policy inquiries, and other clerical duties as needed.
• Promotes respectful, inclusive collaboration across cultures and backgrounds.
• Performs additional duties as assigned by the Director.

Skills

Administrative support

Vendor communication

Document review

Data entry

Procurement processes

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Posting Summary

Job Title Procurement Technician Division Division of Finance & Administration Department Procurement & Property Control Department Work Status Full Time Position Category Staff FLSA Non-Exempt Pay Range 11 Salary Range $45,635- $ 54,000/ year Fund Source State Support Job Summary

This position supports the procurement operations of the Office of Procurement and Property Control by preparing, reviewing, and controlling procurement documents and reports; verifying and abstracting information contained in procurement records; contacting vendors to confirm order status and expedite delivery; maintaining procurement files; and resolving routine administrative issues. The position provides front-line clerical and administrative support that enables the office to procure goods and services efficiently on behalf of the University.

Job Duties

• Reviews purchase requisitions and specifications submitted by University departments for completeness and accuracy; prepares purchase orders in the University's procurement/financial system; and distributes purchasing documents to the appropriate department, vendor, or agency in accordance with University procurement policies and procedures.
• Contacts vendors to verify the status of goods and services ordered by the University, confirms delivery dates, and expedites delivery of outstanding orders; records status updates on the purchase order and works with vendors and departments to resolve delivery discrepancies.
• Prepares purchasing documents for payment by performing a three-way match of the invoice, the shipping/receiving documentation, and the departmental approval copy; forwards completed documents to Financial Services for payment; and enters purchase order and payment information into the procurement database to keep records current.
• Serves as a point of contact for vendors and University departments regarding the status of purchase orders, invoices, and deliveries; performs routine research to provide requested information about vendors and purchases; and assists in identifying unidentified shipments delivered to the Receiving Dock.
• Reconciles monthly vendor statements against outstanding invoices by checking the University’s accounting system for payment status, requesting copies of invoices from vendors when needed, and forwarding invoices to the appropriate department for payment.
• Maintains the active and inactive filing and record-keeping system for purchasing documents by sorting, filing, and copying materials by fiscal year and alphabetical sequence, and ensuring records are accurate and readily retrievable.
• Provides continuity of administration within the Office of Procurement and Property Control by assisting other staff with the distribution of requisition requests, responding to routine policy and procedure inquiries, processing requisitions and related documents, and covering other clerical duties as needed.
• Contributes to a work environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and development of skills to engage effectively with individuals of other cultures and backgrounds.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Director or designee to support the overall success of the Office of Procurement and Property Control.

Requested Minimum Qualifications

Educational

High School Diploma or GED

Experience

1 year of experience in an administrative capacity.