Purchasing Director/Equipment Coordinator

NC Community Colleges; North Carolina; On-site; USD 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

You will train staff on requisitions, oversee vendor compliance, collaborate with Accounts Payable, and prepare budget-to-actual reports for college and Foundation board meetings. This role offers impactful work in a college setting.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in business, finance, accounting, economics or a related field.
• Three (3) years of purchasing experience.
• Experience with Microsoft Office programs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee procurement of equipment, supplies, materials, printing, and services in accordance with applicable federal and state requirements and College policies.
• Prepare solicitation specifications, obtain bids and quotes, review contracts, and process purchase orders through the state electronic procurement platform.
• Train and assist employees with requisitions and purchasing procedures.
• Coordinate vendor registration, insurance documentation, and required vendor compliance.
• Administer the P-Card program, including card issuance, employee training, transaction review, documentation, and monthly reconciliation.
• Work with Accounts Payable and Receiving to resolve invoice, purchase order, delivery, and damaged-item issues.
• Maintain equipment inventories, tag assets, coordinate transfers and surplus disposal, and conduct annual inventory audits.
• Prepare equipment, fund source, fixed asset, and fiscal year-end reports; distribute departmental budget reports and prepare budget-to-actual reports for College and Foundation board meetings.
• Assist with updating purchasing procedures and recommend improvements.
• Participate in committee meetings, professional development, College recruitment, and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Purchasing

Education

BS/BA in business, finance, accounting, economics or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Employer

Pamlico Community College

Job Reports To

Controller

Job Category

Professional

Application Period

Opens: 10/19/2026

Closes: 11/30/2026

Target Start Date

10/19/2026

Expected Work Hours

Regular 40 hour week, some weekend days as needed

Employment Type

Full Time

Salary Grade

42,000 - 50,000

Minimum Qualifications

• BS/BA in business, finance, accounting, economics or a related field.
• Three (3) years of purchasing experience.
• Experience with Microsoft Office programs.

Position Description

Make a Difference
Support the responsible use of College resources by leading purchasing and equipment inventory operations. Reporting to the Controller, you will help employees obtain goods and services, coordinate vendors and competitive bids, administer the purchasing card program, and maintain accurate equipment records and reports.

What You’ll Do

• Oversee procurement of equipment, supplies, materials, printing, and services in accordance with applicable federal and state requirements and College policies.
• Prepare solicitation specifications, obtain bids and quotes, review contracts, and process purchase orders through the state electronic procurement platform.
• Train and assist employees with requisitions and purchasing procedures.
• Coordinate vendor registration, insurance documentation, and required vendor compliance.
• Administer the P-Card program, including card issuance, employee training, transaction review, documentation, and monthly reconciliation.
• Work with Accounts Payable and Receiving to resolve invoice, purchase order, delivery, and damaged-item issues.
• Maintain equipment inventories, tag assets, coordinate transfers and surplus disposal, and conduct annual inventory audits.
• Prepare equipment, fund source, fixed asset, and fiscal year-end reports; distribute departmental budget reports and prepare budget-to-actual reports for College and Foundation board meetings.
• Assist with updating purchasing procedures and recommend improvements.
• Participate in committee meetings, professional development, College recruitment, and other duties as assigned.

AI & Emerging Technology Support

• Assist with the use and integration of AI systems and digital tools to support projects, operations, and programming.
• Help others learn and use AI tools effectively through hands‑on support, basic training, and modeling best practices.
• Stay curious and engaged with emerging technologies that can improve efficiency, creativity, and engagement.

Why Join Pamlico Community College?

Put your purchasing experience to work supporting the people, programs, and daily operations of Pamlico Community College. This role helps departments obtain the resources they need while maintaining accountable purchasing practices and accurate equipment records.

Employment and selection procedures are outlined in Chapter 6 of PCC’s Policies and Procedures.

Pamlico Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.