LANIER TECHNICAL COLLEGE; PURCHASING ASSISTANT - HALL COUNTY CAMPUS; GAINESVILLE, GA 30041

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Job Title: LANIER TECHNICAL COLLEGE PURCHASING ASSISTANT - HALL COUNTY CAMPUS GAINESVILLE, GA 30041 Agency: Lanier Technical College Job Requisition ID: JR0000007994 Shift: Day (United States of America) Compensation Details: UPPER $30'S TO $40,000 ANNUALLY, DEPENDING ON QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE.

Job Description: Lanier Technical College – Hall County campus; Gainesville, GA 30507 (www.laniertech.edu) is conducting a search for the following full-time, salaried, FLSA non-exempt, benefit-eligible position. NOTE: A background check and professional reference check are part of the selection process.

POSITION: PURCHASING ASSISTANT REPORTS TO: DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES SALARY RANGE: Upper $30’s to $40,000 annually, depending on qualifications and experience EFFECTIVE: The position is available now

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Under general supervision, will assist the Procurement team in sourcing, creating purchase requisitions, reviewing and approving purchase requisitions, modifying purchase requisitions, assisting with closing/cancelling purchase orders and communicating with suppliers. The role is a combination of administrative, technical and operational tasks requiring attention to detail and maintaining compliance with State purchasing policies. NOTE: Must be able to obtain GCPA (Georgia Certified Purchasing Associate) certification within six (6) months of employment (Lanier Technical College will provide the training).

MAJOR DUTIES:

• Review purchase requisitions from departments ensuring completeness and accuracy.
• Enter purchase requisitions.
• Process change orders.
• Assist end users with system questions and training.
• Update procurement spreadsheets in a timely manner.
• Review and research email communications for supplier and end user requests.
• Assist with supplier account status and set up of individual suppliers.
• Assist suppliers with delivery issues by directing supplier to either the correct campus or the correct contact person.
• Place orders with suppliers as directed by Procurement staff.
• Generate purchasing reports and maintain accurate purchase documentation.
• Other work-related duties as assigned by supervisor.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent AND three (3) years of work-related experience.

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

• General office experience to include purchasing responsibilities.

• Effective oral and written communication skills.

• Microsoft Office to include Outlook and Excel.

• Demonstrated skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public.

• PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: (in addition to minimum qualifications & competencies)

• Postsecondary education or degree in accounting or business;

• Knowledge of State purchasing practices and procedures

• Purchasing work experience in a post-secondary education environment;

• Work experience in using cloud-based purchasing software.

• Physical Demands

• Occasionally lifts or moves objects of a light to medium weight, up to 20 pounds. Work is typically performed in an office environment with intermittent sitting, standing, or walking in various settings. Full range of hand and finger motion is utilized for data entry purposes.

• State of GA benefits include: A choice of retirement plans (Georgia State Employees’ Pension and Savings Plan or Teachers’ Retirement System), health and flexible benefits insurance options, sick leave and annual leave accruals (10 hours each on a monthly basis), and 13 state holidays annually. This position is available to telework one day per week after six (6) months of employment.

As set forth in its student catalog, Lanier Technical College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, sex, religion, disability, age, political affiliation or belief, genetic information, veteran status, or citizenship status (except in those special circumstances permitted or mandated by law). The following person(s) has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

• Title IX Coordinator: Nancy Beaver

• Section 504 Coordinator: Keyla Matthews

• NOTICE: Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. Lanier Technical College is a registered participant in the federal work authorization program commonly known as E-Verify. Lanier Technical College Federally-Issued User ID: 46367 Date of Authorization: 3/28/2007

• It is the obligation of Lanier Technical College to ensure orderly operation, to protect the rights of all members of the LTC community, to prohibit acts which materially and substantially interfere with legitimate educational objectives or interfere with the rights of others and to take disciplinary action where conduct adversely affects the College’s pursuit of its educational objectives. To this end, LTC complies with the Title II of Public Law 101-542, Crime Awareness and Campus Security Act – also known as the Jeanne Cleary Act. The Act requires that the College make available the report of campus crime statistics for the previous fiscal year by October 1st each year. The most recent LTC Campus Safety and Security Report is available at www.laniertech.edu. You may also request a paper copy from the Lanier Technical College Police Department located in the Breeden-Giles building on the Hall County Campus, 2535 Lanier Tech Drive, Gainesville, GA 30507.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent and Three (3) years of related work experience

• Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

• The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services.

• Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.