Specialist, IT Purchasing-Inventory

Specialist, IT Purchasing‑Inventory

Title: Specialist, IT Purchasing‑Inventory

Department: Information Technology

Number of Positions: 1

Classification: 3/On Campus

Position #: 651140

Type of Appointment: Non‑Exempt

Pay Rate: $37,720 – $46,170 per year. Pay will be determined based on related work experience above required.

Required Documents: Resume, transcripts, and three professional references.

Reference check requirements: Three professional references: two supervisors, one other. Personal references are not acceptable.

This position provides technical‑clerical support for the entire Information Technology department and maintains records and inventory relevant to purchasing. It prepares purchase requisitions, initiates annual maintenance, and administers the extensive inventory of thousands of items across all campus locations.

• 50% Coordinate purchases with departments, monitor orders, track IT budget expenditures, and resolve maintenance contract issues with vendors.
• 20% Maintain hardware and software inventory, assist with equipment surplus and donations to other institutions.
• 10% Prepare and maintain IT departmental forms (leave balances, travel requests, petty cash vouchers) and related documentation.
• 10% Manage all enterprise‑level software licenses; work with vendors to ensure contracts are current.
• 10% Assist the Chief Information Officer with projects, travel arrangements, conferences, appointments, and any other duties as assigned.

The College reserves the right to change or reassign job duties at any time.

High school diploma or GED required; associate degree preferred.

Significant on‑the‑job training in institutional processes and procedures is required. Extensive use of specific information systems such as the online procurement system is a must.

Three years of job‑related experience required (part‑time work counts at 50%).

• In‑depth knowledge of IT hardware and software with troubleshooting skills.
• Detail‑oriented with strong time management to maintain accurate inventory records.
• Analytical skills for forecasting needs and identifying trends.
• Interpersonal communication and clear documentation abilities.
• Knowledge of preventative maintenance for IT equipment.
• Commitment to the College’s mission and values.

Office environment; frequent handling of large boxes of materials (printers, computers, software). Accommodation possible; significant communication with outside vendors and the business office via telephone.

Normal office environment.

• Insurance:
  Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Short/Long‑term Disability, FSA/HSA.
• Wellness incentive program (if enrolled in health plan).
• Educational assistance: fee waiver, spouse/dependent discounts, audit/non‑credit, reimbursement program.
• Employee assistance program.
• Retirement options:
  Tennessee traditional pension plan (TCRS), 401(k) with $100 company match, 457, 403(b).
• Employee discount program with over 900 companies.
• 14 paid holidays/year, including paid days off the last week of December.
• Sick leave bank.
• Longevity pay.
• Many opportunities for professional development.

To be considered, create an online application at Pellissippi State Community College. Only information recorded on the application will be evaluated; attaching a resume alone does not substitute for the application form. Part‑time work experience counts at 50% of full‑time experience.

Required documents (resume, transcripts, references) can be uploaded via the campus resources if needed.

Pellissippi State Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, disability, age (40+), protected veteran, genetic information, or any other class protected by Federal or State laws and Tennessee Board of Regents policies. Contact George Underwood at gtunderwood or 865‑539‑7354 for questions.

Human Resources: 865‑694‑6607 or recruiting
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