Purchasing Specialist, Department of Central Purchasing

Fort Hays State University•Hays, KS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Purchasing Specialist purchases supplies and equipment in compliance with purchasing policies and procedures. Interprets purchasing procedures and communicates to departments and to vendors. A successful candidate should have strong computer skills and have the ability to work independently and also in a team setting. A professional attitude along with excellent customer service skills are necessary. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds when handling freight.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
One year of appropriate experience
Strong computer skills
Ability to work independently and in a team setting
Professional attitude
Excellent customer service skills
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds when handling freight

Nice To Haves

Purchasing experience
Customer Service experience
Inventory Management experience
Shipping experience with UPS, FedEx and large freight
Forklift experience
Supervisory experience

Responsibilities

Identify and maintain lists of eligible vendors and select vendors to procure requisitioned commodities, meeting criteria such as price, quantity, quality, and delivery date.
Process invoices and requests for payments against requisitions.
Resolve and answer questions regarding purchasing issues with departments and vendors.
Responsible for the shipping and receiving parcels and freight, maintaining accurate records and ensuring timely delivery.
Unload incoming freight delivered to the warehouse.
Responsible for picking up and delivering mail to and from the Post Office.
Oversee the filling and delivering of orders to campus departments by student employees.
Manage the operations of the warehouse when the Purchasing Warehouse Manager is out.
Help process outgoing mail and sort incoming mail.
Maintain organization within the warehouse including all inventory.
Perform yearly warehouse inventory.
Responsible for hiring and supervising student employees.