Director, Purchasing
Responsible for the purchasing process for all supplies and equipment including bids as well as assist with inventory control.
- Check requisitions for compliance with state procurement requirements.
- Assist employees with purchasing decisions.
- Determine best source of supply based on price, service, quality, and State Purchasing Regulations.
- Assist with quotes as needed and submit formal bid packages to vendors as required.
- Enter and post requisitions into E-Procurement, Datatel, and Etrieve. Distribute purchase orders as needed.
- Maintain effective working relationships with the public, vendors, and employees of the College.
- Send annual notices for inventory; verify for accuracy and prepare year end entries.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or related area required.
- Five years of accounting and/or purchasing experience.
- Governmental accounting preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel required.
- Good written and oral communication skills required.
- Experience in Datatel (Colleague) and E-procurement preferred.
- Community College System experience preferred.
Salary: Hiring Range – Minimum to Midpoint ($3,280 – $4,100/monthly)
Application Procedure: Applications must be submitted online at https://wpcc.peopleadmin.com/.
Proposed Hire Date: December 01, 2019
For First Consideration, Applications Must Be Received By: October 20, 2019
For More Information Contact:
Ms. Anita Berry, Benefit/Recruitment Specialist
Western Piedmont Community College
1001 Burkemont Avenue, Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 448-3127
EOE/M/F/D/V - Western Piedmont Community College, an equal opportunity employer, values and encourages campus diversity in students, faculty, and staff.