Purchasing and Inventory Technician

The Purchasing and Inventory Technician is a full-time position located primarily on the Old Charlotte Highway Campus in Monroe, NC. Under the direction of the Director of Purchasing and Equipment the Purchasing and Inventory Technician is responsible for assisting with the purchasing, receiving, and inventory functions of the College.

A c omprehensive benefits package is offered to include health insurance with the NC State Health Plan for Teachers and State Employees, retirement benefits through the NC Retirement System, Paid Time Off, and a supplemental cafeteria plan.

• Verify receipt of equipment and supply orders and expedite delivery to the appropriate person or department.
• Process receipts of goods in computer system.
• Process invoices and prepare them for Accounts Payable.
• Consult vendors concerning shipping dates, prices, and problems with orders.
• Responsible for maintaining Open Purchase Order Report on a monthly basis, and closing all purchase orders for fiscal year end. Be able to explain any open purchase orders at year end.
• Periodically dispose of equipment through surplus property procedures.
• Maintain contact with snack and drink vendors to ensure quality service.
• Interact with all departments of the college.
• Process incoming/outgoing mail for the college.
• Assist with scheduling state or college owned vehicles for SPCC employees on the OCH campus.
• Under the direction of the Director of Purchasing and Equipment, assist with yearly inventory of all equipment inventory of the college.
• Assist Receiving Technician with receiving and processing deliveries to the OCH campus, including UPS , Fed Ex, FSI , and other freight carriers.
• Duties may include travel between campuses and throughout the state.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Purchasing, Director of Financial Services, or Vice President of Finance and Administration.

• High School Diploma
• 2-3 years of experience in business office setting with experience in processing invoices, vendor communications, and order follow-up
• Self-starter with exceptional organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in Microsoft Office.

• Associate Degree in Business Administration or a related business field.
• Purchasing and/or fixed assets experience.

South Piedmont Community College provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees based on job related criteria without reference to race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification. Applicants are requested to complete questions at the end of the online application process that are strictly voluntary. Answers to these questions will not be provided to the hiring manager, selection committee, or any other employees of South Piedmont other than the Human Resources Office.

The Human Resources Office uses this information to maintain accurate confidential records on the composition of each applicant pool. If you require accommodation due to a disability in order to complete the application process, please make your request to the Human Resources Office.

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Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• Is there any reason known to you why you might be unable to perform consistently and promptly any of the job duties? If Yes, please explain.

  (Open Ended Question)

• Have you ever been discharged or asked to resign from a position? Yes/No. If Yes, please explain.

  (Open Ended Question)

• Have you ever been convicted of a crime that has required you either by North Carolina law or any other state or federal law to register as a sex offender?
  • Yes
  • No
• Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent?
  • Yes
  • No
• Do you have a minimum of 2-3 years of experience in a business office setting with experience in processing invoices, vendor communications, and order follow-up?
  • Yes
  • No
• Please describe professional experiences that demonstrate your ability to be a self-starter with exceptional organizational, communication, and problem solving skills.

  (Open Ended Question)

• Do you have experience in customer service?
  • Yes
  • No
• Do you have experience using word and data processing applications, including Microsoft Office?
  • Yes
  • No