Technician - Purchasing
This job is a Full-time, benefited, FLSA Non-Exempt position in the Administrative Services Division that reports to the Director of Accounting.
Salary: $43,680.00/yr.
Minimum Qualifications ( Job Code 31772 Category 1)
High school diploma or equivalent *and* Three (3) years of related work experience
Preferred Qualifications:
In addition to the minimum qualifications, a two-year degree from a technical college. Working knowledge of the State of Georgia and Gwinnett Technical College purchasing policies and procedures. Purchasing training from the Department of Administrative Services. Experience using the PeopleSoft accounting system. Working knowledge of Excel. Good organizational skills. Works well independently and in groups.
Job Description Summary:
Under general supervision, the Purchasing Technician assists the business office staff with daily workload and special projects as identified and assigned.
Duties/Responsibilities: |
Percentage of Time: |
Creates purchase requisitions and finalizes purchase orders in computerized accounting system. |
75 |
Provide support to the Purchasing Specialist with daily workload, training, and reporting requirements. |
10 |
Communicates with faculty and staff related to purchase orders, as needed. |
9 |
Prepares spreadsheets and analysis as required. |
2 |
Assists business office staff with daily duties as assigned. |
2 |
Obtains and maintains appropriate purchasing certification(s) through the Department of Administrative Services. |
1 |
Displays a high level of effort and commitment to performing work; operates effectively within the organizational structure; demonstrates trustworthiness and responsible behavior (Performed by all incumbents) · Demonstrates eagerness to learn and assume responsibility; seeks out and accepts increased responsibility; displays a "can do" approach to work. · Shows persistence and seeks alternatives when obstacles arise; seeks alternative solutions; does things before being asked or forced to by events. · Shows flexibility in response to process change and adapts to and accommodates new methods and procedures. · Accepts direction and feedback from supervisor and follows through appropriately. · Works when scheduled; begins and ends work as expected; calls in according to policy when arriving late for work or when absent; observes provisions of Fair Labor Standards Act; observes policies on break and lunch periods; uses work time appropriately. |
100/concurrent |
Performs other duties as assigned in the fulfillment of the needs, philosophy, and purpose of Gwinnett Technical College |
1 |
Physical Demands: |
Frequency (N)Never, (O)Occasionally or (C)Constantly |
Requires operation, access, or control of financial resources. |
N |
Requires having a P-Card. |
N |
Driving is a responsibility of this position. |
O |
This position will have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care. |
N |
This position will have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications). |
N |
This position is a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods with or without reasonable accommodation. |
C |
This position requires moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another with or without reasonable accommodation. |
O |
This position requires the ability to adjust or move objects up to 15 pounds in all directions with or without reasonable accommodation. |
O |
This position requires the ability to repeat motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers with or without reasonable accommodation. |
C |
This position requires the ability to operate machinery and/or power tools with or without reasonable accommodation. |
N |
Operating motor vehicles or heavy equipment with or without reasonable accommodation. |
O |
Noisy environments. |
O |
Medium work that includes moving objects up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation. |
N |
Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation. |
O |
Heavy work that includes moving objects up to 100 pounds or more with or without reasonable accommodation. |
N |
Work in outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind. |
N |
Assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned. |
C |
The Technical College System of Georgia and its constituent Technical Colleges do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, sex, religion, disability, age, political affiliation or belief, genetic information, disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam Era, spouse of military member or citizenship status (except in those special circumstances permitted or mandated by law). This nondiscrimination policy encompasses the operation of all technical college-administered programs, programs financed by the federal government including any Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Title I financed programs, educational programs and activities, including admissions, scholarships and loans, student life, and athletics. It also encompasses the recruitment and employment of personnel and contracting for goods and services.
The Technical College System and Technical Colleges shall promote the realization of equal opportunity through a positive continuing program of specific practices designed to ensure the full realization of equal opportunity. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Lisa Richardson, Director, Title IX and Section 504, 5150 Sugarloaf Parkway, Building A, Room 407, Lawrenceville, GA 30043, 678-226-6691