LANIER TECHNICAL COLLEGE; PURCHASING COORDINATOR - HALL COUNTY CAMPUS; GAINESVILLE, GA 30507
Lanier Technical College – Hall County Campus; Gainesville, GA 30507 is conducting a search for the following full-time, FLSA exempt, benefits-eligible, salaried position. NOTE: A background check and professional reference check are part of the selection process. Please contact Human Resources at 770-533-6903 or cantrell@laniertech.edu any assistance/accommodation is needed in the application/interview process.
POSITION: PURCHASING COORDINATOR
REPORTS TO: Director of Administrative Services
SALARY RANGE: Low to Mid $50’s annually, depending on education and qualifications
EFFECTIVE: This position is available now
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Purchasing Coordinator is responsible for coordinating the purchase of equipment, supplies and services, contract management and bid process management while ensuring compliance with State of Georgia Purchasing guidelines.
MAJOR DUTIES:
· Ensures prompt, efficient service is provided in procurement of services, supplies and equipment to include emergency purchases
· Processes purchase requests and issues purchase orders and change orders in accordance with established purchasing rules and regulations
· Review purchase order status regularly and follow up with vendors and employees for shipment or receipt of goods backup documentation
· Maintains Procurement Procedure Manual and file maintenance
· Maintains spreadsheets for all bids, agency contracts, leased equipment and maintenance contracts
· Evaluates vendor contract performance
· Prepares bids and request for proposals by developing, soliciting, evaluating and awarding contracts; posting bid awards to Ga. Procurement Registry
· Prepare requests for State Board Approval for certain purchases
· Acts as liaison with TCSG Purchasing and point of contact for employee compliance and purchasing questions and training
· Compiles yearly Non-Profit Organizations Contract Report
· Compiles yearly Security and Immigration Report
· Compile yearly listing of new leases for year-end reporting
· Maintains spreadsheet of bond, maintenance repairs and renovation and other special funds purchase orders
· Works with Purchasing Assistant to monitor workflow
· Completion of Purchase GCPM Certification and PCard Certification
· Other work-related duties as assigned by Supervisor
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
· Completion of a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or a closely related field from an accredited College or University, AND two (2) years of work-related experience;
· NOTE: Work-related experience may substitute for the degree on a year-for-year basis.
COMPETENCIES:
· Knowledge of State Purchasing Guidelines
· Skill in the operation of computers and job-related software programs; preferably PeopleSoft, Workday, Team Georgia Marketplace
· Skill in interpersonal relations and dealing with the public
· Effective decision-making and problem-solving skills
· Ability to make decisions in compliance with specific rules, regulations, policies and procedures
· Ability to gather and analyze technical data
· Position will require a PCard
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (in addition to minimum qualifications and competencies):
· Previous State of Georgia purchasing experience
· Work experience using an Oracle-based purchasing software or a 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. 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, 770-533-7000, nbeaver@laniertech.edu
Section 504 Coordinator: Veronica Bowermaster, 770-533-7003, vbowermaster@laniertech.edu
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.
