Purchasing Coordinator

Purchasing Coordinator (Administrative Support Coordinator I)

Compensation and Benefits

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.

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; proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, and office systems; interpret and apply policies and procedures; review invoicing and work order data; communicate orally, in writing, and in presenting standard information; interpersonal skills to work effectively with diverse stakeholder groups; perform standard arithmetic functions; create and maintain program files and records; draft and compose documents, reports, and correspondence;
  
  troubleshoot office administration problems; handle confidential information; promote a positive and service‑oriented collegial work environment.

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

California State University, Fresno is committed to maintaining and implementing employment policies and procedures in compliance with applicable state and federal equal employment opportunity laws and regulations. Executive Orders 1096 and 1097 prohibit discrimination, harassment, and retaliation on the basis of a protected status: race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex (including gender identity), sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, and covered veteran status.

Fresno State's commitment to diversity informs our efforts in recruitment, hiring, and retention. We are proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.