Purchasing & Contracts Specialist

Gwinnett Technical College; Patterson (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Gwinnett Technical College is seeking a Purchasing Specialist to support the business office by creating requisitions and finalizing purchase orders in a state-wide accounting environment. The role reports to the Executive Director of Accounting and is full-time with benefits.

Under general supervision, the specialist assists with daily workload, contracts, reporting, and training staff on purchasing rules and systems, while maintaining accuracy and efficiency in procurement processes.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent with 3 years related work experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent with 3 years related work experience.
• Experience with state purchasing policies and procedures is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Creates purchase requisitions and finalizes purchase orders in a computerized system.
• Creates, manages, and renews contracts per state law and regulations.
• Communicates with faculty and staff regarding purchase orders; trains staff on rules and systems.
• Completes training with DAS to obtain purchasing certifications as required.
• Prepares reports for various state agencies and maintains spreadsheets/analysis.
• Assists business office staff with daily duties and special projects.
• Performs additional duties to support Gwinnett Technical College objectives.

Skills

Good organizational skills

Works well independently

Accurate 10-key skills

Education

Associate’s degree or equivalent

High school diploma or equivalent

Two-year degree from technical college

Diploma in business field

Tools

PeopleSoft

Excel

Job description

Gwinnett Technical College is seeking a Purchasing Specialist to support the business office by creating requisitions and finalizing purchase orders in a state-wide accounting environment. The role reports to the Executive Director of Accounting and is full-time with benefits.

Under general supervision, the specialist assists with daily workload, contracts, reporting, and training staff on purchasing rules and systems, while maintaining accuracy and efficiency in procurement processes.