Procurement Associate Job Owensboro area,Kentucky USA,Business

College Overview:

Owensboro Community and Technical College is a three-campus institution located along the Ohio River in Western Kentucky. OCTC is one of sixteen institutions in the Kentucky Community and Technical College System and awards certificates, diplomas, and associate degrees in liberal arts and technical education. To learn more about OCTC, visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). and to learn more about Owensboro and the surrounding area, you may visit

Benefits:

Exceptional health care, vision, dental coverage for you and your family
Tuition reimbursement/waiver for you, your spouse, and dependents
403(b) retirement plans: a 5% employee contribution receives a 10% employer match
Vacation/Sick Time
Work-Life Balance
9.5 Paid Holidays
2 Weeks Institutional Closing Pay (Last 2 weeks of December) for qualifying positions
Employee Assistance Program

Job Summary:

Owensboro Community and Technical College is accepting applications for our Procurement Associate position. The position will perform purchasing and payable responsibilities ensuring accuracy and compliance with policies and procedures. This position reports to the Director of Business Operations.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

Perform purchasing, requisitions, and payable responsibilities within Peoplesoft Financial System while adhering to all Federal, State, local laws, and KCTCS policies and procedures.
Serve as Procurement Card Administrator – oversee the compliance with KCTCS Procard procedures.
Enter billing, contracts, and memorandums of agreements (MOAs) in People Soft modules.
Create accounting journals as needed.
Track and monitor utility usage.
Track, maintain, and tag inventory.
Assist with Student Financials processes.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree (Accounting, Math, or Business Administration) plus two (2) years of related work experience or the equivalent.
OR Associate’s degree and four (4) years of related work experience.

Additional Requirements:

Strong organizational skills and ability to manage and meet deadlines.
Excellent analytical skills with keen attention to detail.
Self-starter with a proactive approach to problem‑solving.
Skilled with Excel and other Microsoft Office products.
Quick to adapt and learn new skills in a dynamic, innovative environment.
Willingness to collaborate and work effectively with others to achieve common goals.
Exceptional writing and communication skills.
Perform all job responsibilities accurately and in a timely manner.