Strategic Travel, Purchasing & Inventory Coordinator

University of California, Davis; Davis (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Paid holidays

Retirement plans

Job summary

University of California, Davis is seeking a detail-oriented Travel/Purchasing Clerk to support mission-critical tasks in SHCS Travel/Purchasing. You will handle complex purchasing, manage inventory in storerooms and distribution points, coordinate with vendors, and ensure compliance with audit-ready documentation.

The role emphasizes first-tier troubleshooting, equipment inspection coordination, and maintaining accurate inventory records to meet department needs and safety standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience creating orders within an electronic purchasing system and using inventory management systems.
• Proficient with word processing, spreadsheets, databases, email and web-based software.
• Knowledge of cost-effective use of supplies and equipment.
• Ability to determine appropriate stock levels and conduct basic shipping/inventory tasks.
• Strong organizational, planning and time management skills for heavy workloads.
• Excellent communication to interact with diverse vendors and customers.

Responsibilities

• Purchasing responsibilities accounting for 45% of time.
• Travel and Entertainment processing responsibilities accounting for 25%.
• Material management and coordination responsibilities accounting for 25%.
• Equipment maintenance responsibilities accounting for 5%.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Vendor coordination

Troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Electronic purchasing system

Inventory management system

Word processing / spreadsheets / databases

Job description

University of California, Davis is seeking a detail-oriented Travel/Purchasing Clerk to support mission-critical tasks in SHCS Travel/Purchasing. You will handle complex purchasing, manage inventory in storerooms and distribution points, coordinate with vendors, and ensure compliance with audit-ready documentation.

The role emphasizes first-tier troubleshooting, equipment inspection coordination, and maintaining accurate inventory records to meet department needs and safety standards.