Missouri Southern State University · 1 day ago
Purchasing and Contract Coordinator
Joplin, MO
Contract
Onsite
Entry Level
2+ years expMissouri Southern State University is seeking a Purchasing and Contract Coordinator to manage purchasing requisitions and vendor contracts for Facility Services. The role involves processing orders, maintaining inventory systems, and providing administrative support to the department.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Regular attendance required, working a set schedule of hours that correlates to the University needs
Perform general office duties including answering phones, record keepings and customer service skills
Efficiently, effectively and accurately enters purchase requisitions and tracks minor budgetary accounts
Develop and maintains project cost reporting as needed by the Facilities and Finance Departments
Maintains on going filing system and detailed records
Prepares reports and correspondences as directed, may be responsible for writing and maintaining schedules within Facility Services
Responsible for being knowledgeable about Facility’s departments, policies and procedures
Professionally represent the Facility’s department in interactions of faculty, staff, students and community
Accurately and efficiently codes incoming invoices and track contract cost
May coordinate meetings within Facility employees for projects related to required purchases for projects
Operate warehouse equipment such as forklift, pallet jack, and hand truck; operate motor vehicles such as trucks and vans
Maintains confidentiality
Has daily communication with the Director of Facility Services and may perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
High School diploma or GED required
At least two years' related experience in office clerical or data processing, purchasing and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Strong organizational and communication skills
Ability to multi-task and adapt to changing needs
Adept at learning and using online web search browsers, software programs to include Microsoft Office, Excel products and purchasing/receiving/requisition, Work order and key inventory system software
Effective phone etiquette skills
Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions
Self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal direction
Ability to lift or assist in lifting boxes/parcels weighing 75 lbs. or more
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department
Ability to read and write documents, procedures, supply specifications and general correspondences
Ability to write routine reports, develop spreadsheets and e-mail correspondence
Ability to speak effectively with groups of staff, students, administration and visitors
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference and volume
Ability to apply concepts of basic math
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form
Valid Driver's License and ability to meet the University's insurance requirements for driving University vehicles
Ability to walk and climb stairs; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; stand; work on his or her feet for several hours at a time; bend, stoop, and move and/or lift up to 75 lbs
Ability to talk or hear including the use of a telephone
Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
Company
Missouri Southern State University
Missouri Southern State University is a school in Joplin.
1001-5000 employees
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