Purchasing Coordinator

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• Job no: 558965
• Work type: Staff
• Location: Fresno
• Categories: Unit 7 - CSUEU - Clerical and Administrative Support Services, Administrative, Probationary, Full Time

Anticipated Hiring Salary: $4,047 per month

Full CSU Classification Salary Range: $4,047 -$5,896 per month

• This is a full-time (equivalent to 40 hours per week), probationary, non-exempt position.

The CSU system provides a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental and vision plans, membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS), sick and vacation time, and 15 paid holidays a year. Eligible employees are also able to participate in the fee waiver education program. A summary of benefit information can be found here.

Under general supervision, the Purchasing Coordinator provides administrative and operational support for purchase order and invoice processing, customer service functions, and general office coordination. The incumbent independently performs a full range of clerical and administrative support duties requiring knowledge of university procedures, attention to detail, and the ability to coordinate multiple workflows in a high-volume environment.

• Knowledge of:
  • Standard office methods, procedures, and practices, including principles of customer service.
  • Thorough knowledge of English grammar, punctuation and spelling.
  • Demonstrated competence in understanding, interpreting, and communicating procedures, policies, information, ideas, and instructions.
  • Working knowledge of purchasing practices and procedures.
  • Office systems and ability to use a broad range of technology and systems (Microsoft Office Suite, Google Apps).
• Skill/Ability to:
  • Interpret and apply policies and procedures and use judgment and discretion to act when precedents do not exist.
  • Review invoicing and work order data to make accurate determinations.
  • Clearly communicate orally, in writing and in presenting standard information.
  • Interpersonal skills to work effectively with faculty, students and staff from diverse ethnic, cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.
  • Perform standard arithmetic functions of a transactional nature, including tracking and comparing data.
  • Create and maintain program files and records and provide data for review in developing and implementing strategies and activities.
  • Demonstrated ability to handle complex projects utilizing organizational skills to independently plan, prioritize, and coordinate and support a team-based work environment.
  • Draft and compose documents, reports and correspondence.
  • Serve as a resource to staff and the community in responding to inquiries and providing detailed information.
  • Apply independent judgment, discretion and initiative to troubleshoot office administration problems and develop practical, thorough and creative solutions when responding to inquiries and requests related to programs.
  • Demonstrated ability to deal appropriately with confidential information and exercise good judgment on sensitive matters.
  • Promote a positive and service oriented collegial work environment and serve as a resource to students, faculty, staff, and the community in responding to inquiries and providing detailed information.

• Equivalent to the completion of a high school program or technical/vocational program.
• Three years of progressively responsible general office administrative experience.
  • Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
    • Experience working with a CMMS.

Fresno State Facilities Management is committed to providing a safe, efficient, and sustainable environment that supports the operational needs of our campus community.

Applications received by June 21, 2026 will be given full consideration by the search committee.

• Applications received after that date will be forwarded at the request of the Hiring Manager and/or search committee.

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