Purchasing Specialist #11993

Purchasing

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Offering more than 100 certificate, associate and bachelor’s degree programs, Daytona State College (DSC) has responded to the education and workforce training needs in our region for more than 60 years. The college enrolls nearly 25,000 students annually at its seven instructional sites, with graduates serving in critical fields including health care, emergency services, business, education, hospitality, engineering, technology and more.

We currently have an opportunity to join our team of talented and diverse Faculty and Staff as a Purchasing Specialist.

Required Qualifications: This position requires an Associate’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management/Purchasing, Accounting, or a related field. This position also requires at least one (1) year of related experience.

This is a full-time, non-exempt position with an hourly rate of $16.11 with an approximate annual amount of $33,500.

Note: This is a re-advertisement. Candidates who have previously applied are still under consideration and need not reapply.

Posted Date: 4/6/2023 Closing Date: 4/20/2023 at 5:00 p.m.

Rewards package, features:

• Medical, dental and vision benefits
• Generous paid time off - vacation leave, sick leave, personal days, spring break, winter break, and other holidays
• Florida Retirement System (FRS)
• Free wellness membership at our Lemerand Center
• Education Reimbursement and Professional development opportunities

Key Responsibilities:

• Processes Purchase Requisitions (PRs) into Purchase Orders (POs). Ensure compliance with College Policy Procedures and State/Federal Guidelines.
• Assists Departments with purchasing research and preparation of purchase requisitions.
• Interacts with the College's individual department and as a whole to assist with and provide guidance in procurement issues, accounting code assignment, inventory control invoice payments and other issues as required.
• Prepares specifications for Requests for Quotes (RFQ). Provides assistance when needed with the coordination of competitive solicitation process to include public openings and evaluations.
• Interacts with supplier representatives to obtain product or service information for current or future purchase requirements.
• Provides backup assistance to the Business Services Staff Assistant.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

The successful candidate must have knowledge of accounting principles as they relate to procurement and the maintenance of documents and records; knowledge of the administrative principles and practices involved related to public college purchasing department. The candidate must have the ability to express factual information clearly and concisely, orally and in writing. Candidate must also have the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with suppliers, associates, department officials and the general public and the ability to use current technologies to perform essential job functions. Experience in PeopleSoft Purchasing modules desired and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite required.

For consideration, applicants must submit an online application at www.DaytonaState.edu/hr. Applicants may also upload their cover letter, resume and transcripts of all degrees and coursework. Application must include the names, addresses and telephone numbers of three (3) professional references. If formal education occurred at an international institution, a copy of the degree evaluation must be uploaded and submitted with the online application. Candidates will not be considered if copies of transcripts (and / or third-party evaluations) are not furnished by the position closing date. Any candidate hired must supply official transcripts within 30 days of employment.

Criminal background checks are required.

For more information, please contact us at telephone 386.506.4505, or 386.506.3238 for a TDD connection, or visit our website at http://www.DaytonaState.edu.

Reasonable accommodations are available to applicants with disabilities during the application and interview process. To request accommodations, contact 386.506.4505.

Daytona State College prohibits discrimination and provides equal access, equal educational opportunity and equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of age, color, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, gender, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation and veteran status. For more details, read our policy at this site https://www.daytonastate.edu/equity/index.html or contact Human Resources at 386-506-4505 or 1200 W. International Speedway Blvd. Building 100, Room 303 Daytona Beach.

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