Purchasing Assistant

Purchasing Assistant# Careers## Purchasing Assistant Apply:
Fort Lewis College, Durango Colorado:
Part time:
Posted 7 Days Ago:
End Date:
November 9, 2026 (5 days left to apply):
JR2396
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* Position Summary:

** The Purchasing Assistant works within the Purchasing Department with a variety of professional duties involved in the ethical procurement and contracting of materials, supplies, services and equipment for college departments and operations. Provides information and assistance to all college departments regarding fiscal rules and procedures. Provides informal and formal solicitation services in conformance with established College, State and Federal policies and procedures.

The Purchasing Assistant assists in administering the College P-Card program, maintains surplus, disposition and asset management, and serves as primary related to materials handling duties including shipping and receiving functions.
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* Job Description:

**** Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
*** Administer and coordinate procurement and contract functions to secure and maintain the commodities and services required by all College departments; expedite the delivery of purchased materials, make necessary adjustments with suppliers regarding replacements, incomplete orders or damages supplies.
* Receive, examine and process department invoice requests and expense reports; answer questions and provide information to College staff. Assure the College’s procurement and contracting process is conducted in accordance with the College’s fiscal rules and all federal and state laws.
* Assist the Director in processing the College p-card program including but not limited to; review and process p-card applications, maintain p-card databases, issue p-card and train employees in the College’s p-card policies and procedures.
* Coordinate Central Receiving receipts, deliveries and shipping functions.
* Maintains Surplus including re-issuing on campus and making available for public sale in accordance with College policies and procedures.
* Maintains the Capital Asset list annually. Works collaboratively with the Director to determine disposal of assets in compliance with College policy.
* Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success, as well as working with broadly diverse communities
* Maintains knowledge and awareness of digital accessibility including the American with Disabilities Act and Section 508.
* Perform other duties as assigned
** Required Education, Specialized

Skills and Experience:

*** Specialized knowledge: materials management experience
* Detail-oriented with strong analytical and organizational skills
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
* Good customer service skills
* Ability to work in a team environment
* Valid driver’s license and driving record in conformance with college policies  
** Preferred Education, Specialized

Skills and Experience:

*** Bachelor’s degree or four years of relevant experience in lieu of degree or the equivalent combination of higher education and experience
* Demonstrated ability for strong organizational and communication skills
* Forklift certification  
** Reports To / Supervisory Responsibility:
** Reports to Director of Purchasing.  Does not supervise other positions.  
** Work Environment:
** The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that an employee can expect while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
* Moderate noise (i.e. business office with computers, phone, and printers, light traffic).
* Ability to work in a confined area.
* Ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period of time.  
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